Cost of living comparison

Philippines

compared to

Iraq

Iraq vs. Philippines Cost of Living Summary

Iraq is 4.3% cheaper than Philippines overall.

Restaurants: pay 32.4% more in Iraq
Groceries: pay 44.0% less in Iraq
Transportation: pay 10.4% more in Iraq
Housing: pay 11.3% more in Iraq
Childcare: pay 37.5% less in Iraq
Entertainment and Sports: pay 45.2% more in Iraq
Clothing: pay 18.6% less in Iraq

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

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Iraq vs. Philippines Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 32.4% more for restaurants

	Philippines	Iraq
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$3.66 ₱230.42	$4.69 IQD7,116	+28.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$3.23 ₱203.25	$6.78 IQD10,292	+110.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.73 ₱45.74	$0.46 IQD696	-36.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.40 ₱25.06	$0.25 IQD387	-36.0%
Average			+32.4%

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pay 44.0% less for groceries

	Philippines	Iraq
Bread 1 loaf	$1.15 ₱72.70	$0.77 IQD1,171	-33.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.30 ₱208.05	$2.50 IQD3,803	-24.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.50 ₱409.51	$4.14 IQD6,285	-36.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.97 ₱124.13	$1.73 IQD2,627	-12.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.82 ₱114.44	$2.04 IQD3,095	+12.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.27 ₱80.03	$0.46 IQD697	-63.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.64 ₱40.04	$0.50 IQD764	-20.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.14 ₱72.11	$0.45 IQD680	-60.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.60 ₱37.83	$0.31 IQD474	-48.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.91 ₱57.20	$0.30 IQD454	-67.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.01 ₱63.69	$0.28 IQD432	-71.9%
Average			-44.0%

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pay 10.4% more for transportation

	Philippines	Iraq
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.37 ₱275.11	$2.18 IQD3,310	-50.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$12.98 ₱817.46	$35.81 IQD54,369	+176.0%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$20,989.85 ₱1M	$15,719.55 IQD24M	-25.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.59 ₱163.09	$14.95 IQD22,695	+477.4%
Average			+10.4%

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pay 11.3% more for housing

	Philippines	Iraq
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$25.62 ₱1,613.68	$35.82 IQD54,388	+39.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$267.48 ₱16,849.92	$299.18 IQD454K	+11.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$170.01 ₱10,709.57	$206.21 IQD313K	+21.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$85.57 ₱5,390.60	$69.07 IQD105K	-19.3%
Average			+11.3%

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pay 37.5% less for childcare

	Philippines	Iraq
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$162.60 ₱10,243.03	$167.07 IQD254K	+2.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$7,174.58 ₱452K	$2,726.78 IQD4M	-62.0%
Average			-37.5%

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pay 45.2% more for entertainment and sports

	Philippines	Iraq
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.24 ₱78.00	$3.16 IQD4,804	+155.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.15 ₱135.51	$2.65 IQD4,020	+23.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.72 ₱171.21	$1.96 IQD2,975	-27.9%
Monthly membership at local gym	$30.00 ₱1,889.99	$34.60 IQD52,536	+15.3%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.33 ₱335.98	$9.36 IQD14,218	+75.6%
Average			+45.2%

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pay 18.6% less for clothing

	Philippines	Iraq
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$37.72 ₱2,376.14	$24.05 IQD36,514	-36.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$22.70 ₱1,430.17	$24.78 IQD37,621	+9.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$68.85 ₱4,337.27	$56.42 IQD85,653	-18.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$57.10 ₱3,597.19	$44.01 IQD66,816	-22.9%
Average			-18.6%

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