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Iraq vs. Namibia Cost of Living Summary

Iraq is 23.6% cheaper than Namibia overall.

Restaurants: pay 27.8% less in Iraq
Groceries: pay 41.4% less in Iraq
Transportation: pay 2.1% more in Iraq
Housing: pay 36.9% less in Iraq
Childcare: pay 48.8% less in Iraq
Entertainment and Sports: pay 26.3% more in Iraq
Clothing: pay 38.5% less in Iraq

The cost of entertainment and sports and transportation in Iraq are more expensive than in Namibia. Expenses including childcare, groceries, clothing, housing, and restaurants are lower in Iraq.

Iraq vs. Namibia Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Iraq instead of Namibia, you would:

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pay 27.8% less for restaurants

	Namibia	Iraq
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$8.36 NAD140.18	$4.66 IQD6,110	-44.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$4.29 NAD71.98	$6.78 IQD8,883	+58.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.85 NAD14.28	$0.40 IQD522	-53.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.81 NAD13.51	$0.23 IQD298	-71.8%
Average			-27.8%

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pay 41.4% less for groceries

	Namibia	Iraq
Bread 1 loaf	$0.88 NAD14.82	$0.76 IQD991	-14.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.96 NAD66.51	$2.55 IQD3,344	-35.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.36 NAD89.91	$4.46 IQD5,843	-16.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.33 NAD39.17	$1.69 IQD2,211	-27.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.49 NAD41.82	$1.98 IQD2,593	-20.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.91 NAD15.29	$0.47 IQD621	-48.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.82 NAD13.81	$0.51 IQD662	-38.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.79 NAD13.18	$0.43 IQD562	-45.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.83 NAD13.90	$0.31 IQD400	-63.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.03 NAD17.23	$0.29 IQD375	-72.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.06 NAD17.76	$0.28 IQD369	-73.4%
Average			-41.4%

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pay 2.1% more for transportation

	Namibia	Iraq
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.82 NAD80.92	$2.08 IQD2,726	-56.9%
Monthly public transit pass	$46.19 NAD774.86	$37.40 IQD49,000	-19.0%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$18,723.84 NAD314,126.52	$15,792.71 IQD20,690,124	-15.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$7.68 NAD128.82	$15.36 IQD20,122	+100.0%
Average			+2.1%

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pay 36.9% less for housing

	Namibia	Iraq
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$64.24 NAD1,077.82	$36.30 IQD47,550	-43.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$512.81 NAD8,603.25	$287.91 IQD377,192	-43.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$408.02 NAD6,845.31	$193.91 IQD254,047	-52.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$72.22 NAD1,211.57	$66.74 IQD87,432	-7.6%
Average			-36.9%

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pay 48.8% less for childcare

	Namibia	Iraq
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$215.99 NAD3,623.67	$138.70 IQD181,705	-35.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$5,426.88 NAD91,045.88	$2,066.25 IQD2,707,011	-61.9%
Average			-48.8%

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pay 26.3% more for entertainment and sports

	Namibia	Iraq
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.41 NAD23.58	$2.78 IQD3,639	+97.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.86 NAD31.22	$2.47 IQD3,234	+32.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.02 NAD50.70	$2.00 IQD2,614	-34.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$38.10 NAD639.23	$34.51 IQD45,213	-9.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.76 NAD96.57	$8.34 IQD10,921	+44.8%
Average			+26.3%

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pay 38.5% less for clothing

	Namibia	Iraq
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$58.56 NAD982.41	$25.03 IQD32,796	-57.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$27.98 NAD469.44	$27.73 IQD36,333	-0.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$93.20 NAD1,563.55	$50.80 IQD66,555	-45.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$77.03 NAD1,292.30	$38.19 IQD50,032	-50.4%
Average			-38.5%

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