Living in Baghdad

Baghdad

Bazaars, culture and traditional cuisine
Photo by Saad Salim
65
Score

Baghdad is a city of traditions. From the lively bazaars where vendors sell their wares to the quiet parks where families gather, each moment offers a glimpse into the city's rich culture and spirit. Whether enjoying the flavours of traditional cuisine or walking through ancient alleyways, Baghdad offers experiences that capture the essence of Iraqi hospitality.

The Good

  • 🎉 Decent nightlife
  • 🤤 Great food options
  • 🍜 Streetfood
  • Coffee
  • ☀️ Fantastic weather
  • 🏛️ Architecture

The Bad

  • 🏘️ Limited accomodation options
  • 👮 Not the safest
  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🗑️ Pollution
  • ☀️ Uncomfortably hot
  • 🤼 Crowded

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Baghdad
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Iraq
32%
more expensive than Iraq median
86th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Baghdad is the most expensive place (out of 2) to live in Iraq
  • The average salary in Baghdad is
  • It's about 158% cheaper to live in Baghdad than it is Paris
  • You can expect to spend around $1,055.74 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

Dangerous

Ongoing security concerns, high levels of violence, and political instability make it very unsafe for visitors.

Internet speed

OK

Download
35.8Mbps
Upload
20.4Mbps
Latency
30.4ms
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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is hot with temperatures around 30°

Average temperatures

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