Cost of living in Arbil Governorate, Iraq vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 54% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,477 Dinar (kr65) | kr136 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,520 Dinar (kr40) | kr67 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,554 Dinar (kr15) | kr29 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,588 Dinar (kr7) | kr8 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,110 Dinar (kr9) | kr26 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,052 Dinar (kr4.39) | kr22 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,666 Dinar (kr24) | kr63 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,618 Dinar (kr7) | kr18 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,002 Dinar (kr4.19) | kr10 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,585 Dinar (kr7) | kr11 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,498 Dinar (kr81) | kr79 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,257 Dinar (kr5.25) | kr19 | - 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 790 Dinar (kr3.30) | kr11 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 46% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 990,566 Dinar (kr4,140) | kr8,536 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 652,591 Dinar (kr2,727) | kr5,788 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 136,983 Dinar (kr572) | kr1,220 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 982,554 Dinar (kr4,106) | kr5,337 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 550,037 Dinar (kr2,299) | kr3,926 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 147,360 Dinar (kr616) | kr1,589 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,364 Dinar (kr164) | kr188 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | 479,988 Dinar (kr2,006) | kr3,570 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,913 Dinar (kr585) | kr710 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,518 Dinar (kr44) | kr57 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,889 Dinar (kr25) | kr154 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 49% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 48,772 Dinar (kr204) | kr786 | - 74% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 53,033 Dinar (kr222) | kr244 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 68,528 Dinar (kr286) | kr727 | - 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 62,930 Dinar (kr263) | kr1,206 | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 70% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,278,700 Dinar (kr84,744) | kr301,099 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 722 Dinar (kr3.02) | kr10 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 31,676 Dinar (kr132) | kr386 | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 14,773 Dinar (kr62) | kr255 | - 76% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 34% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,776 Dinar (kr24) | kr58 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,778 Dinar (kr41) | kr73 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,325 Dinar (kr127) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 11,186 Dinar (kr47) | kr58 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,958 Dinar (kr17) | kr28 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,309 Dinar (kr22) | kr29 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,797 Dinar (kr12) | kr13 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,215 Dinar (kr9) | kr16 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,000 Dinar (kr54) | kr176 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 43% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,298 Dinar (kr102) | kr344 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22,272 Dinar (kr93) | kr191 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (kr125) | kr475 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 56,248 Dinar (kr235) | kr616 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,970 Dinar (kr37) | kr77 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,946 Dinar (kr21) | kr41 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,701 Dinar (kr20) | kr33 | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Dinar (kr1,881) | kr3,258 | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 92 Dinar (kr0.38) | kr0.93 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 111,635 Dinar (kr467) | kr230 | + 103% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,628 Dinar (kr11) | kr42 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 54% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr26,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr11,992 (2,869,710 Dinar) in Arbil Governorate.
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