Cost of living comparison

 Manila, Philippines
compared to
 Baghdad, Iraq
Baghdad vs. Manila Cost of Living Summary

Baghdad is 1.7% more expensive than Manila.

Restaurants
pay 7.8% less in Baghdad
Groceries
pay 48.3% less in Baghdad
Transportation
pay 2.4 times more in Baghdad
Housing
pay 8.9% more in Baghdad
Childcare
pay 71.0% less in Baghdad
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.0% more in Baghdad
Clothing
pay 8.9% less in Baghdad

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

Baghdad vs. Manila Cost Breakdown

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

pay 7.8% less for restaurants

 
Manila
Baghdad
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $5.12
₱288.94
$5.31
IQD6,959
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$4.26
₱240.79
$7.59
IQD9,941
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $0.87
₱49.31
$0.42
IQD552

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pay 48.3% less for groceries

 
Manila
Baghdad
Bread
1 loaf
$1.35
₱76.36
$0.88
IQD1,148
Local cheese (8 oz) $5.30
₱299.58
$2.38
IQD3,116
Milk (1 gallon) $6.79
₱383.72
$5.13
IQD6,718

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pay 2.4 times more for transportation

 
Manila
Baghdad
Gasoline (1 gallon) $4.14
₱233.93
$1.78
IQD2,337
Monthly public transit pass $9.93
₱560.83
$22.77
IQD29,824
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $25,575.45
₱1,444,718.49
$18,213.31
IQD23,859,432

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pay 8.9% more for housing

 
Manila
Baghdad
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$28.80
₱1,627.15
$35.21
IQD46,126
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $468.88
₱26,486.46
$443.62
IQD581,148
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $234.44
₱13,243.25
$264.28
IQD346,204

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pay 71.0% less for childcare

 
Manila
Baghdad
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $482.52
₱27,257.02
$162.43
IQD212,780
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $14,127.39
₱798,034.98
$3,438.23
IQD4,504,076

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pay 4.0% more for entertainment and sports

 
Manila
Baghdad
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $1.36
₱77.05
$2.28
IQD2,982
Cappuccino in mid-range area $2.70
₱152.35
$2.89
IQD3,790
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$3.07
₱173.37
$2.28
IQD2,982

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pay 8.9% less for clothing

 
Manila
Baghdad
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$33.31
₱1,881.76
$28.72
IQD37,628
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$26.60
₱1,502.41
$34.03
IQD44,581
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$74.03
₱4,181.58
$61.01
IQD79,920

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