Restaurant prices in Iraq

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Iraq? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Iraq? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Iraq?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 5 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 6.1 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 22 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.44 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Iraq, including a better restaurant for a couple, Burger King or a similar bar, imported beer, local beer, or bottle of water


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Iraq


What currency is used in Iraq and what is the conversion rate?

Currency in Iraq Iraqi dinar (IQD). For 10 US dollars you can get 13.1 thousand Iraqi dinars. For 100 US dollars you can get 131 thousand Iraqi dinars. And the other way around: For 100 Iraqi dinars you can get 0.0764 US dollars.


What are the different prices in the cities in Iraq? Look here: Prices in cities in Iraq

Prices: Hillah   Baghdad   Mosul   Al Diwaniyah   Karbala   Kirkuk   Nasiriyah   Fallujah   Kut   Dahuk  


Price cheap restaurant $5 ($2 - $10)

cheap restaurant

$5 ($2 - $10)
75% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $2 ($1.1 - $5)

local beer

$2 ($1.1 - $5)
67% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $2.2 ($0.76 - $4)

coffee

$2.2 ($0.76 - $4)
by half less than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.2 ($0.19 - $0.38)

bottle of water

$0.2 ($0.19 - $0.38)
90% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $6.1 ($5.3 - $9.2)

Burger King or a similar bar

$6.1 ($5.3 - $9.2)
by half less than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.44 ($0.38 - $0.76)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.44 ($0.38 - $0.76)
82% is less expensive than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Iraq
(The last update: 4 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Iraq:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $5 (IQD 6.5K)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $22 (IQD 29.4K)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $6.1 (IQD 8K)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2 (IQD 2.61K)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.6 (IQD 3.38K)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.44 (IQD 581)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.2 (IQD 266)
  8. Cappuccino $2.2 (IQD 2.92K)
  9. Espresso Coffee $1.6 (IQD 2.04K)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $1.8 (IQD 2.4K)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Iraq

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2012: $0.0011(IQD 1.4), 2013: $0.001(IQD 1.3), 2014: $0.0012(IQD 1.6), 2015: $0.0024(IQD 3.1), 2016: $0.0016(IQD 2.1), 2017: $0.0013(IQD 1.8), and 2018: $0.0016(IQD 2.1)

Iraq price changes: Cappuccino 2012-2018
Iraq price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2012: $0.034(IQD 45), 2013: $0.023(IQD 30), 2014: $0.027(IQD 35), 2015: $0.03(IQD 39), 2016: $0.021(IQD 27), 2017: $0.016(IQD 21), and 2018: $0.018(IQD 24)

Iraq price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2012-2018
Iraq price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2012: $0.0015(IQD 2), 2013: $0.0015(IQD 2), 2014: $0.0013(IQD 1.8), 2015: $0.0015(IQD 2), 2016: $0.001(IQD 1.4), 2017: $0.0013(IQD 1.7), and 2018: $0.0015(IQD 2).

Iraq price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2012-2018
Iraq price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Iraq?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2012: $0.00037(IQD 0.48), 2013: $0.00032(IQD 0.42), 2014: $0.00032(IQD 0.42), 2015: $0.00034(IQD 0.45), 2016: $0.00034(IQD 0.45), 2017: $0.00033(IQD 0.43), and 2018: $0.00033(IQD 0.43) in recent years

Iraq price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2012-2018
Iraq price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2012: $0.00017(IQD 0.22), 2013: $0.00018(IQD 0.23), 2014: $0.00018(IQD 0.24), 2015: $0.00021(IQD 0.27), 2016: $0.00018(IQD 0.23), 2017: $0.00017(IQD 0.22), and 2018: $0.00017(IQD 0.22)

Iraq price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2012-2018
Iraq price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com