Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Arbil Governorate | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,618 Dinar (C$13) | C$23 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,414 Dinar (C$10) | C$13 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,397 Dinar (C$3.55) | C$6 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,400 Dinar (C$1.46) | C$2.41 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,202 Dinar (C$2.30) | C$4.70 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 978 Dinar (C$1.02) | C$3.95 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,295 Dinar (C$7) | C$11 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,592 Dinar (C$1.66) | C$4.85 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 942 Dinar (C$0.98) | C$3.95 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,556 Dinar (C$1.62) | C$3.50 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,937 Dinar (C$20) | C$20 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,379 Dinar (C$1.44) | C$2.68 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 856 Dinar (C$0.89) | C$2.16 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Arbil Governorate | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,055,170 Dinar (C$1,102) | C$2,300 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 652,591 Dinar (C$681) | C$1,599 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,025 Dinar (C$178) | C$120 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,068,680 Dinar (C$1,116) | C$1,347 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,084 Dinar (C$627) | C$985 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 147,360 Dinar (C$154) | C$69 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,164 Dinar (C$43) | C$60 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 450,680 Dinar (C$471) | C$311 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 146,039 Dinar (C$152) | C$140 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,672 Dinar (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,889 Dinar (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Arbil Governorate | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,969 Dinar (C$46) | C$70 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54,761 Dinar (C$57) | C$41 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 67,632 Dinar (C$71) | C$105 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,824 Dinar (C$73) | C$120 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Arbil Governorate | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,124,800 Dinar (C$22,059) | C$24,609 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 721 Dinar (C$0.75) | C$1.69 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,217 Dinar (C$31) | C$60 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,767 Dinar (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Arbil Governorate | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 Dinar (C$5.93) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,110 Dinar (C$11) | C$22 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29,878 Dinar (C$31) | C$77 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18,074 Dinar (C$19) | C$6 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,978 Dinar (C$4.15) | C$4.17 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,089 Dinar (C$5.31) | C$4.59 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,945 Dinar (C$3.07) | C$3.11 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,298 Dinar (C$2.40) | C$3.02 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,224 Dinar (C$14) | C$22 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Arbil Governorate | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,370 Dinar (C$25) | C$61 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,755 Dinar (C$22) | C$27 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (C$31) | C$118 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,864 Dinar (C$64) | C$97 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,713 Dinar (C$10) | C$12 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,421 Dinar (C$5.66) | C$4.71 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,747 Dinar (C$4.96) | C$7 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 776,216 Dinar (C$811) | C$647 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 101 Dinar (C$0.11) | C$0.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128,877 Dinar (C$135) | C$38 | + 253% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,709 Dinar (C$2.83) | C$13 | - 78% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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