For meals, transport, tips - whats the safe amount to carry in Iraq ? Trying to plan a daily budget for a month long trip
A daily allowance of around $55 fit my Iraq trip well, covering street food near Al-Mutanabbi Street, taxis, and small fees for guided tours. Cash payments dominate, so I always had enough IQD on hand.
Traveling in Erbil, I budgeted about 65,000 IQD daily, including meals at local eateries, taxis around the Citadel, and tipping services. I stayed at some budget hotels near the city center which offered good rates.
I managed on roughly $50 a day in Iraq. Dining near Liberation Square was affordable, and local taxis charged fair prices but cash was essential. ATMs from Trade Bank of Iraq helped me with quick cash when needed.
In Baghdad, budgeting around 60,000 to 75,000 IQD ($40-$55) a day covered meals, taxis, and tips. Street meals were cheap-about 2,000 IQD for snacks-but taxis usually cost around 8,000-10,000 IQD for short trips. Hotels near the Karrada district varied in price but were reasonable.