Baghdad, Iraq

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
• 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

• 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

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