Cost of living in Baghdad, Iraq vs Osh, Kyrgyzstan
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Food | + 64% | |||
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Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 64% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,935 Dinar (461 som) | 358 som | + 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,612 Dinar (559 som) | 153 som | + 265% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,257 Dinar (189 som) | 140 som | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,389 Dinar (81 som) | 50 som | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,413 Dinar (140 som) | 104 som | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 945 Dinar (55 som) | 55 som | - 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,588 Dinar (150 som) | 173 som | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,289 Dinar (75 som) | 42 som | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 781 Dinar (45 som) | 35 som | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,127 Dinar (124 som) | 71 som | + 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,616 Dinar (1,431 som) | 549 som | + 161% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,396 Dinar (81 som) | 80 som | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,099 Dinar (64 som) | 38 som | + 68% | |
Housing | + 131% | |||
Housing in Baghdad (Iraq) is 131% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,100,300 Dinar (63,985 som) | 18,586 som | + 244% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,729 Dinar (46,564 som) | 15,000 som | + 210% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 113,387 Dinar (6,594 som) | 2,882 som | + 129% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 497,174 Dinar (28,912 som) | 13,000 som | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 406,121 Dinar (23,617 som) | 11,000 som | + 115% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 174,873 Dinar (10,169 som) | 1,221 som | + 733% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,201 Dinar (2,919 som) | 1,756 som | + 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 274,158 Dinar (15,943 som) | 25,076 som | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 157,959 Dinar (9,186 som) | 8,458 som | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,118 Dinar (298 som) | 551 som | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,113 Dinar (414 som) | 200 som | + 107% | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is 58% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,895 Dinar (1,855 som) | 2,948 som | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 71,596 Dinar (4,163 som) | 2,000 som | + 108% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82,770 Dinar (4,813 som) | 3,125 som | + 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,089 Dinar (3,552 som) | 4,000 som | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 87% | |||
Transportation in Baghdad (Iraq) is 87% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,657,300 Dinar (1,026,809 som) | 550,000 som | + 87% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 742 Dinar (43 som) | 41 som | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 41,180 Dinar (2,395 som) | 809 som | + 196% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11,835 Dinar (688 som) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Baghdad (Iraq) is 21% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,512 Dinar (262 som) | 175 som | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,487 Dinar (319 som) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (1,454 som) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,315 Dinar (251 som) | 225 som | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,004 Dinar (291 som) | 225 som | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,989 Dinar (232 som) | 217 som | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,747 Dinar (102 som) | 67 som | + 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,921 Dinar (170 som) | 117 som | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,567 Dinar (731 som) | 183 som | + 299% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is 44% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 29,708 Dinar (1,728 som) | 633 som | + 173% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 19,193 Dinar (1,116 som) | 475 som | + 135% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,809 Dinar (1,966 som) | 5,000 som | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 66,352 Dinar (3,859 som) | 2,225 som | + 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,642 Dinar (503 som) | 317 som | + 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,498 Dinar (378 som) | 100 som | + 278% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,500 Dinar (262 som) | 105 som | + 149% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 510,103 Dinar (29,664 som) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 122 Dinar (7 som) | 5.00 som | + 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 69,778 Dinar (4,058 som) | 3,375 som | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,223 Dinar (129 som) | 92 som | + 41% | |
TOTAL | + 75% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Baghdad (Iraq) is 75% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan)
For example, you would need at least 96,082 som (1,652,257 Dinar) in Baghdad to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 55,000 som in Osh.
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