Iraq’s Cost of Living in 2024: A Comparative Analysis

Iraq. Photo: AP

According to the 2024 Cost of Living Statistics, Iraq positions itself as an average cost of living country in the world.

Ranking 85th out of 132 nations in overall cost of living, Iraq stands as the eighth among Arab nations, following behind Qatar, the UAE, Lebanon, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.

Iraq secures the 81st position globally in terms of rent, 89th in the cost of buying fruits, 75th in restaurant prices among 132 countries, and 68th in general purchasing power.