- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Canada
- Arbil Governorate
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arbil Governorate, Iraq compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32,906 Dinar (C$35) | C$14 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,766 Dinar (C$12) | C$8 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,679 Dinar (C$3.89) | C$5.67 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,722 Dinar (C$1.82) | C$2.40 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,042 Dinar (C$2.16) | C$4.13 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,067 Dinar (C$1.13) | C$2.54 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,560 Dinar (C$4.82) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,722 Dinar (C$1.82) | C$3.55 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,461 Dinar (C$1.54) | C$3.02 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,743 Dinar (C$1.84) | C$2.26 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,183 Dinar (C$19) | C$15 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,340 Dinar (C$1.42) | C$2.18 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 753 Dinar (C$0.80) | C$1.87 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,017,670 Dinar (C$2,132) | C$1,186 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 982,911 Dinar (C$1,039) | C$982 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 117,500 Dinar (C$124) | C$104 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,356,010 Dinar (C$1,433) | C$919 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 823,350 Dinar (C$870) | C$695 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 147,268 Dinar (C$156) | C$64 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 52,132 Dinar (C$55) | C$39 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 717,944 Dinar (C$759) | C$393 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,890 Dinar (C$109) | C$111 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,301 Dinar (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,001 Dinar (C$5.29) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 68,763 Dinar (C$73) | C$61 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 61,248 Dinar (C$65) | C$41 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 74,393 Dinar (C$79) | C$95 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 64,449 Dinar (C$68) | C$87 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 0% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,168,000 Dinar (C$21,314) | C$23,851 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 737 Dinar (C$0.78) | C$1.19 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52,325 Dinar (C$55) | C$47 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,798 Dinar (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,628 Dinar (C$7) | C$7 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,614 Dinar (C$11) | C$20 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 33,841 Dinar (C$36) | C$85 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 11,186 Dinar (C$12) | C$6 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,148 Dinar (C$4.38) | C$2.88 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,410 Dinar (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,847 Dinar (C$3.01) | C$3.16 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,269 Dinar (C$2.40) | C$2.53 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,411 Dinar (C$15) | C$19 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,333 Dinar (C$29) | C$45 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,578 Dinar (C$25) | C$26 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Dinar (C$11) | C$84 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90,322 Dinar (C$95) | C$89 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,166 Dinar (C$12) | C$9 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,500 Dinar (C$7) | C$5.72 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,556 Dinar (C$4.82) | C$5.43 | - 11% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160,155 Dinar (C$169) | C$34 | + 393% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,578 Dinar (C$3.78) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 132 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,568
(3,376,307 Dinar)
in Arbil Governorate
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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