Cost of living comparison

Dominica

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Iraq

Baghdad vs. Roseau Cost of Living Summary

Baghdad is 20.3% cheaper than Roseau.

Restaurants: pay 42.4% less in Baghdad
Groceries: pay 68.3% less in Baghdad
Transportation: pay 52.2% less in Baghdad
Housing: pay 74.0% more in Baghdad
Childcare: pay 0.5% more in Baghdad
Entertainment and Sports: pay 1.9% more in Baghdad
Clothing: pay 31.3% less in Baghdad

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

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Baghdad vs. Roseau Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Baghdad instead of Roseau, you would:

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pay 42.4% less for restaurants

	Roseau	Baghdad
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$7.40 EC$20.00	$4.79 IQD7,272	-35.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.57 EC$17.75	$7.63 IQD11,589	+16.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.47 EC$6.67	$0.38 IQD583	-84.4%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.22 EC$6.00	$0.24 IQD362	-89.3%
Average			-42.4%

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pay 68.3% less for groceries

	Roseau	Baghdad
Bread 1 loaf	$2.10 EC$5.67	$0.81 IQD1,223	-61.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$1.20 EC$3.25	$1.93 IQD2,930	+60.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.61 EC$34.07	$4.02 IQD6,102	-68.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.60 EC$15.13	$1.90 IQD2,881	-66.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.09 EC$13.76	$2.14 IQD3,254	-57.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.91 EC$7.86	$0.52 IQD789	-82.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.07 EC$2.90	$0.49 IQD745	-54.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.03 EC$5.49	$0.48 IQD730	-76.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.33 EC$6.30	$0.35 IQD526	-85.1%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.62 EC$4.37	$0.30 IQD453	-81.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.37 EC$3.71	$0.30 IQD460	-77.9%
Average			-68.3%

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pay 52.2% less for transportation

	Roseau	Baghdad
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.39 EC$14.58	$2.46 IQD3,729	-54.5%
Monthly public transit pass	$53.13 EC$143.58	$22.90 IQD34,768	-56.9%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$35,128.17 EC$94,935.64	$19,083.90 IQD29M	-45.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$29.23 EC$79.00	$14.50 IQD22,020	-50.4%
Average			-52.2%

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pay 74.0% more for housing

	Roseau	Baghdad
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$70.92 EC$191.67	$42.17 IQD64,020	-40.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$283.68 EC$766.67	$575.90 IQD874K	+103.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$203.51 EC$550.00	$365.77 IQD555K	+79.7%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$108.58 EC$293.44	$164.12 IQD249K	+51.2%
Average			+74.0%

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pay 0.5% more for childcare

	Roseau	Baghdad
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$129.51 EC$350.00	$167.78 IQD255K	+29.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,440.25 EC$12,000.00	$3,458.96 IQD5M	-22.1%
Average			+0.5%

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pay 1.9% more for entertainment and sports

	Roseau	Baghdad
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.85 EC$5.00	$3.82 IQD5,795	+106.3%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.13 EC$11.17	$3.11 IQD4,716	-24.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$7.40 EC$20.00	$1.91 IQD2,897	-74.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$46.25 EC$125.00	$46.95 IQD71,275	+1.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.33 EC$22.50	$10.73 IQD16,283	+28.8%
Average			+1.9%

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pay 31.3% less for clothing

	Roseau	Baghdad
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$55.50 EC$150.00	$28.84 IQD43,782	-48.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.00 EC$100.00	$32.65 IQD49,577	-11.7%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$74.00 EC$200.00	$68.76 IQD104K	-7.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$92.51 EC$250.00	$48.35 IQD73,400	-47.7%
Average			-31.3%

Roseau vs. Baghdad - Cost of clothing

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