Prices in Iraq can be called moderate: they are lower than in Turkey, but slightly higher than in Iran (lunch at an inexpensive restaurant will cost $ 8-20, drinking water costs about $ 0.7 / 1.5 liters, a loaf of bread - 1, 1 $).
Shopping and souvenirs
You can buy truly oriental souvenirs in the markets, which are located not only in Baghdad (prices are very high here), but also in small provincial towns. Important: Iraqi shops are open from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm (break: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm) and markets are open early in the morning and late in the evening as it is very hot during the day.
It is worth noting that markets, private stalls and shops are great places to bargain.
In memory of a trip to Iraq, it is worth bringing:
- silver and gold jewelry, tobacco, carpets, clay and wood products, wool and leather products;
- spices and seasonings, tea, dates.
In Iraq, you can buy tea from $ 5, spices and seasonings - from $ 3, gold and silver jewelry - from $ 40, carpets - from $ 100.
Excursions and entertainment
On a sightseeing tour of Baghdad, you will visit the Baghdad History Museum, the Iraqi National Archaeological Museum, the Al-Kushl Palace, the Haider Khan Mosque, walk the streets of Old Baghdad, shop at the local market. This tour costs about $ 55.
Going on an excursion to Karbala, you will get to know the city, and also visit the Mausoleum of Imam Hussein and his brother Alabbas. The cost of a full day excursion is approximately $ 80.
If you wish, you can go to Iraq as part of a 10-day excursion tour called "Cradle of Civilization", involving a visit to Al-Uheider, Baghdad, Ur, Babylon, the Entamur oasis, Karbala, Taar cave, Kufa, Al-Najaf, Basra, Al- Akhvar, An-Nasiriyah (you will have a chance to visit mosques, Mausoleum, markets, museums, visit a carpet factory, see other interesting sights). This tour will cost you about $ 2300 (the price includes: airfare, accommodation in 4-star hotels, breakfast + dinner, all transfers, medical insurance, excursions, entrance to museums).
Approximate cost of entertainment: a movie ticket costs about $ 8, a 1-hour game on a tennis court - $ 20.
Transport
Buses are the most common public transport in Iraq, most of which are rather dilapidated and do not have any amenities (they leave when full). On average, a bus ride will cost you $ 0.8-1.7.
If you wish, you can use the services of a taxi - movement within the city will cost about $ 2-4, but if you decide to take a taxi to the suburbs, then get ready for the fact that the fare will increase significantly. In this regard, it is worth going to special points where drivers collect passengers so that they have the opportunity to share the fare for everyone.
Your daily expenses on vacation in Iraq will be approximately $ 60-70 per day per person.
