Cost of Living Comparison Between Afghanistan and Iraq 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Iraq is 43.7% higher than in Afghanistan (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Iraq is 60.4% higher than in Afghanistan | |
| Rent Prices in Iraq are 262.0% higher than in Afghanistan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Iraq are 69.9% higher than in Afghanistan | |
| Groceries Prices in Iraq are 67.6% higher than in Afghanistan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Iraq is 71.8% higher than in Afghanistan | |
Restaurants | Afghanistan Edit |
Iraq Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
150.00 AFN (2,726.12 IQD) |
357.65 AFN (6,500.00 IQD) |
+138.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
660.18 AFN (11,998.26 IQD) |
1,650.70 AFN (30,000.00 IQD) |
+150.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
250.00 AFN (4,543.53 IQD) |
440.19 AFN (8,000.00 IQD) |
+76.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
200.00 AFN (3,634.82 IQD) |
144.07 AFN (2,618.41 IQD) |
-28.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
500.00 AFN (9,087.05 IQD) |
165.07 AFN (3,000.00 IQD) |
-67.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
63.00 AFN (1,144.97 IQD) |
158.53 AFN (2,881.06 IQD) |
+151.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
27.82 AFN (505.57 IQD) |
29.65 AFN (538.89 IQD) |
+6.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
10.40 AFN (189.02 IQD) |
14.58 AFN (264.90 IQD) |
+40.1 % |
Markets | Afghanistan Edit |
Iraq Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
192.07 AFN (3,490.69 IQD) |
344.35 AFN (6,258.18 IQD) |
+79.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
14.32 AFN (260.22 IQD) |
54.47 AFN (989.89 IQD) |
+280.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
52.92 AFN (961.76 IQD) |
51.58 AFN (937.44 IQD) |
-2.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
108.55 AFN (1,972.72 IQD) |
126.60 AFN (2,300.76 IQD) |
+16.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
116.80 AFN (2,122.74 IQD) |
166.87 AFN (3,032.79 IQD) |
+42.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
106.03 AFN (1,926.95 IQD) |
137.84 AFN (2,505.13 IQD) |
+30.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
178.92 AFN (3,251.66 IQD) |
399.00 AFN (7,251.42 IQD) |
+123.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
19.91 AFN (361.80 IQD) |
34.26 AFN (622.59 IQD) |
+72.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
25.51 AFN (463.70 IQD) |
37.25 AFN (677.03 IQD) |
+46.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
22.96 AFN (417.33 IQD) |
33.32 AFN (605.53 IQD) |
+45.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
15.47 AFN (281.24 IQD) |
22.15 AFN (402.50 IQD) |
+43.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
14.27 AFN (259.28 IQD) |
20.98 AFN (381.25 IQD) |
+47.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
12.07 AFN (219.35 IQD) |
20.68 AFN (375.78 IQD) |
+71.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
21.43 AFN (389.45 IQD) |
42.89 AFN (779.47 IQD) |
+100.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
21.67 AFN (393.77 IQD) |
37.69 AFN (684.93 IQD) |
+73.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
120.00 AFN (2,180.89 IQD) |
825.35 AFN (15,000.00 IQD) |
+587.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
50.00 AFN (908.71 IQD) |
130.63 AFN (2,374.11 IQD) |
+161.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
102.50 AFN (1,862.85 IQD) |
161.41 AFN (2,933.57 IQD) |
+57.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
170.00 AFN (3,089.60 IQD) |
144.07 AFN (2,618.41 IQD) |
-15.3 % |
Transportation | Afghanistan Edit |
Iraq Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
20.00 AFN (363.48 IQD) |
28.16 AFN (511.84 IQD) |
+40.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
850.00 AFN (15,447.99 IQD) |
2,392.32 AFN (43,478.26 IQD) |
+181.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
85.00 AFN (1,544.80 IQD) |
165.07 AFN (3,000.00 IQD) |
+94.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
80.47 AFN (1,462.42 IQD) |
177.10 AFN (3,218.69 IQD) |
+120.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
120.00 AFN (2,180.89 IQD) |
432.22 AFN (7,855.23 IQD) |
+260.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
265.32 AFN (4,822.01 IQD) |
164.92 AFN (2,997.28 IQD) |
-37.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
600,000.00 AFN (10,904,460.08 IQD) |
1,296,663.86 AFN (23,565,698.78 IQD) |
+116.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
2,800,000.00 AFN (50,887,480.35 IQD) |
1,400,422.07 AFN (25,451,410.99 IQD) |
-50.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Afghanistan Edit |
Iraq Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
6,258.93 AFN (113,750.39 IQD) |
6,964.04 AFN (126,565.21 IQD) |
+11.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
1,013.86 AFN (18,425.94 IQD) |
1,396.44 AFN (25,379.05 IQD) |
+37.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
8,312.50 AFN (151,072.21 IQD) |
2,340.36 AFN (42,534.03 IQD) |
-71.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Afghanistan Edit |
Iraq Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
660.00 AFN (11,994.91 IQD) |
2,426.81 AFN (44,105.06 IQD) |
+267.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
250.00 AFN (4,543.53 IQD) |
1,026.58 AFN (18,657.08 IQD) |
+310.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
169.82 AFN (3,086.42 IQD) |
550.23 AFN (10,000.00 IQD) |
+224.0 % |
Childcare | Afghanistan Edit |
Iraq Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,628.57 AFN (29,597.82 IQD) |
9,405.32 AFN (170,933.26 IQD) |
+477.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
100,000.00 AFN (1,817,410.01 IQD) |
183,027.87 AFN (3,326,366.83 IQD) |
+83.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Afghanistan Edit |
Iraq Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
975.00 AFN (17,719.75 IQD) |
1,660.81 AFN (30,183.68 IQD) |
+70.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
1,212.50 AFN (22,036.10 IQD) |
2,000.04 AFN (36,348.98 IQD) |
+65.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
2,214.29 AFN (40,242.65 IQD) |
4,356.72 AFN (79,179.55 IQD) |
+96.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
1,856.25 AFN (33,735.67 IQD) |
2,961.94 AFN (53,830.56 IQD) |
+59.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Afghanistan Edit |
Iraq Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
5,687.50 AFN (103,365.19 IQD) |
22,402.19 AFN (407,139.63 IQD) |
+293.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
3,625.00 AFN (65,881.11 IQD) |
14,798.10 AFN (268,942.09 IQD) |
+308.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
12,875.00 AFN (233,991.54 IQD) |
40,522.76 AFN (736,464.74 IQD) |
+214.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
7,062.50 AFN (128,354.58 IQD) |
28,154.00 AFN (511,673.68 IQD) |
+298.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Afghanistan Edit |
Iraq Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,978.34 AFN (54,128.57 IQD) |
8,304.18 AFN (150,921.00 IQD) |
+178.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,332.57 AFN (24,218.20 IQD) |
4,203.93 AFN (76,402.60 IQD) |
+215.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Afghanistan Edit |
Iraq Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
14,215.22 AFN (258,348.87 IQD) |
39,190.78 AFN (712,257.19 IQD) |
+175.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.22 | 8.53 | -47.4 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 15 | 120 |
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