Cost of living comparison

 Astana, Kazakhstan
compared to
 Baghdad, Iraq
Baghdad vs. Astana Cost of Living Summary

Baghdad is 6.3% more expensive than Astana.

Restaurants
pay 35.3% less in Baghdad
Groceries
pay 4.0% less in Baghdad
Transportation
pay 52.0% more in Baghdad
Housing
pay 80.0% more in Baghdad
Childcare
pay 35.9% less in Baghdad
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.2% more in Baghdad
Clothing
pay 44.1% less in Baghdad

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

Baghdad vs. Astana Cost Breakdown

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

pay 35.3% less for restaurants

 
Astana
Baghdad
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $10.10
KZT5,241.93
$5.31
IQD6,957
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$6.06
KZT3,145.16
$7.59
IQD9,938
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $0.96
KZT498.15
$0.42
IQD552

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pay 4.0% less for groceries

 
Astana
Baghdad
Bread
1 loaf
$0.52
KZT267.81
$0.88
IQD1,147
Local cheese (8 oz) $4.84
KZT2,515.06
$2.38
IQD3,115
Milk (1 gallon) $4.31
KZT2,236.57
$5.13
IQD6,716

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pay 52.0% more for transportation

 
Astana
Baghdad
Gasoline (1 gallon) $1.87
KZT971.36
$1.78
IQD2,336
Monthly public transit pass $15.15
KZT7,862.89
$22.77
IQD29,814
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $20,193.94
KZT10,483,856.25
$18,213.31
IQD23,851,425

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pay 80.0% more for housing

 
Astana
Baghdad
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$12.70
KZT6,595.25
$35.21
IQD46,110
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $463.50
KZT240,629.46
$443.62
IQD580,953
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $333.20
KZT172,983.63
$264.28
IQD346,087

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pay 35.9% less for childcare

 
Astana
Baghdad
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $227.18
KZT117,943.38
$162.43
IQD212,709
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $6,062.07
KZT3,147,173.00
$3,438.23
IQD4,502,565

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pay 31.2% more for entertainment and sports

 
Astana
Baghdad
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $1.21
KZT629.03
$2.28
IQD2,981
Cappuccino in mid-range area $2.16
KZT1,123.54
$2.89
IQD3,789
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$1.74
KZT904.23
$2.28
IQD2,981

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pay 44.1% less for clothing

 
Astana
Baghdad
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$76.02
KZT39,465.17
$28.72
IQD37,616
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$42.98
KZT22,315.64
$34.03
IQD44,566
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$99.59
KZT51,704.47
$61.01
IQD79,893

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