General Information

Baghdad is the capital and largest city in Iraq. It is located on the banks of the Tigris in central Iraq. The city has an estimated population of 8 million. It ranks among the most populous and largest cities in the Middle East and the Arab world and constitutes 22% of the country's population. Baghdad is a primary financial and commercial center in the region.

• Population: 8.3 million (metro area)
• Area: 673 km²
• Timezone: Timezone info not available (Current time: ailab)
• Coordinates: Latitude: 33.315277099609, Longitude: 44.366111755371

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): IQD 400,000 - 700,000
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): IQD 250,000 - 450,000
• Rent 3 Bedroom (City Center): IQD 800,000 - 1,500,000
• Rent 3 Bedroom (Outside Center): IQD 500,000 - 900,000
• Monthly Groceries Per Person: IQD 150,000 - 250,000
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): IQD 5,000 - 10,000
• Dining Out (3-course Meal): IQD 20,000 - 40,000
• Utilities: IQD 50,000 - 100,000
• Internet: IQD 30,000 - 45,000
• Fitness Club / Gym: IQD 25,000 - 60,000
• Childcare / Preschool: IQD 150,000 - 300,000
• Public Transport Monthly Pass: IQD 20,000 - 30,000
• Taxi Start Price: IQD 2,000 - 3,000

Transportation

• Bus Single Ticket: IQD 500 - 1,000
• Taxi Start Price: IQD 2,000 - 3,000
• Fuel (1 Liter): IQD 450 - 750
• Ride-sharing: Widely available

Salaries

• Average Net Salary: IQD 700,000 - 1,200,000
• IT Junior: IQD 600,000 - 900,000
• IT Senior: IQD 1,200,000 - 2,000,000
• Engineer: IQD 700,000 - 1,500,000
• Nurse: IQD 500,000 - 900,000
• Doctor: IQD 1,500,000 - 3,000,000
• Teacher: IQD 400,000 - 800,000
• Finance Analyst: IQD 800,000 - 1,500,000
• Retail / Sales: IQD 300,000 - 600,000

Family Costs (Family of 4)

• Rent 3 Bedroom: IQD 800,000 - 1,500,000
• Groceries (Family of 4): IQD 500,000 - 800,000
• Utilities: IQD 100,000 - 200,000
• Internet: IQD 30,000 - 45,000
• Transportation (Family of 4): IQD 150,000 - 250,000
• Childcare: IQD 200,000 - 400,000
• Dining Out: IQD 40,000 - 80,000
• Entertainment: IQD 20,000 - 50,000

Top Attractions

• Al-Mustansiriya School
• Baghdad Tower
• Al-Shaheed Monument
• Tigris River Corniche
• Baghdad National Museum
• Firdos Square
• Mutanabbi Street (Book Market)

Events

• Baghdad International Fair
• Iraqi National Day (October 3)
• Baghdad Book Fair
• Ramadan Night Markets
• Eid Festivals