Cost of living comparison

Moroni, Comoros

compared to

Baghdad, Iraq

Baghdad vs. Moroni Cost of Living Summary

Baghdad is 19.5% cheaper than Moroni.

Restaurants: pay 18.5% more in Baghdad
Groceries: pay 21.9% less in Baghdad
Transportation: pay 4.0% less in Baghdad
Housing: pay 32.5% less in Baghdad
Childcare: pay 66.0% less in Baghdad
Entertainment and Sports: pay 15.0% more in Baghdad
Clothing: pay 45.7% less in Baghdad

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

Baghdad vs. Moroni Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 18.5% more for restaurants

	Moroni	Baghdad
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$1.61 KMF734	$5.31 IQD6,958	+230.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.62 KMF3,479	$7.59 IQD9,941	-0.4%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.55 KMF707	$0.42 IQD552	-72.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.13 KMF514	$0.19 IQD249	-83.1%
Average			+18.5%

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pay 21.9% less for groceries

	Moroni	Baghdad
Bread 1 loaf	$0.61 KMF278	$0.88 IQD1,148	+43.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.14 KMF2,345	$2.38 IQD3,116	-53.7%
Milk (1 gallon)	$15.61 KMF7,124	$5.13 IQD6,718	-67.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.80 KMF2,191	$1.82 IQD2,384	-62.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.65 KMF1,209	$2.22 IQD2,907	-16.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.43 KMF1,110	$0.51 IQD673	-78.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.21 KMF98	$0.51 IQD674	+140.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.24 KMF111	$0.46 IQD609	+91.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.79 KMF817	$0.31 IQD403	-82.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.46 KMF669	$0.30 IQD389	-79.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.22 KMF556	$0.29 IQD379	-76.3%
Average			-21.9%

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pay 4.0% less for transportation

	Moroni	Baghdad
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$10.91 KMF4,982	$1.78 IQD2,337	-83.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$30.95 KMF14,127	$22.77 IQD29,822	-26.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$18,241.41 KMF8,327,209	$18,213.31 IQD23,857,309	-0.2%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$8.20 KMF3,742	$15.94 IQD20,875	+94.4%
Average			-4.0%

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pay 32.5% less for housing

	Moroni	Baghdad
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$155.86 KMF71,152	$35.21 IQD46,122	-77.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$696.65 KMF318,019	$443.62 IQD581,097	-36.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$578.75 KMF264,201	$264.28 IQD346,173	-54.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$81.96 KMF37,414	$113.01 IQD148,023	+37.9%
Average			-32.5%

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pay 66.0% less for childcare

	Moroni	Baghdad
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$381.55 KMF174,177	$162.43 IQD212,762	-57.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$13,464.56 KMF6,146,576	$3,438.23 IQD4,503,675	-74.5%
Average			-66.0%

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pay 15.0% more for entertainment and sports

	Moroni	Baghdad
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.57 KMF717	$2.28 IQD2,982	+45.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.98 KMF1,363	$2.89 IQD3,790	-3.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$1.88 KMF856	$2.28 IQD2,982	+21.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$32.92 KMF15,029	$29.60 IQD38,779	-10.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.23 KMF2,843	$7.59 IQD9,941	+21.9%
Average			+15.0%

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pay 45.7% less for clothing

	Moroni	Baghdad
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$57.88 KMF26,420	$28.72 IQD37,625	-50.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$57.88 KMF26,420	$34.03 IQD44,577	-41.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$105.03 KMF47,948	$61.01 IQD79,913	-41.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$81.45 KMF37,184	$41.35 IQD54,167	-49.2%
Average			-45.7%

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