- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Canada
- Arbil Governorate
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arbil Governorate, Iraq compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,779 Dinar (C$21) | C$15 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,766 Dinar (C$13) | C$9 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,250 Dinar (C$3.52) | C$5.69 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,692 Dinar (C$1.83) | C$2.17 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,093 Dinar (C$2.27) | C$4.84 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,111 Dinar (C$1.20) | C$2.90 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,712 Dinar (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,639 Dinar (C$1.77) | C$4.00 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,222 Dinar (C$1.32) | C$3.31 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,743 Dinar (C$1.89) | C$3.07 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,183 Dinar (C$20) | C$16 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,300 Dinar (C$1.41) | C$2.51 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 698 Dinar (C$0.76) | C$2.07 | - 64% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,872,290 Dinar (C$2,027) | C$1,576 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 901,579 Dinar (C$976) | C$1,122 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 117,500 Dinar (C$127) | C$109 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,547,500 Dinar (C$1,675) | C$1,019 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 823,350 Dinar (C$891) | C$774 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 147,268 Dinar (C$159) | C$66 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55,318 Dinar (C$60) | C$40 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 633,524 Dinar (C$686) | C$377 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,890 Dinar (C$111) | C$98 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,301 Dinar (C$11) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,001 Dinar (C$5.41) | C$23 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 68,228 Dinar (C$74) | C$59 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 60,127 Dinar (C$65) | C$40 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,443 Dinar (C$82) | C$93 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,127 Dinar (C$75) | C$92 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,168,000 Dinar (C$21,831) | C$22,749 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 729 Dinar (C$0.79) | C$1.27 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52,325 Dinar (C$57) | C$65 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,798 Dinar (C$12) | C$31 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,628 Dinar (C$7) | C$8 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,614 Dinar (C$11) | C$20 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 34,369 Dinar (C$37) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 11,186 Dinar (C$12) | C$6 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,031 Dinar (C$4.36) | C$3.72 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,667 Dinar (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,847 Dinar (C$3.08) | C$3.09 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,187 Dinar (C$2.37) | C$2.46 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,500 Dinar (C$14) | C$19 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,333 Dinar (C$30) | C$46 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,667 Dinar (C$26) | C$26 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,667 Dinar (C$13) | C$101 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 81,250 Dinar (C$88) | C$87 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,166 Dinar (C$12) | C$9 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,625 Dinar (C$7) | C$5.53 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,556 Dinar (C$4.93) | C$5.67 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 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 | 145,000 Dinar (C$157) | C$35 | + 347% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,578 Dinar (C$3.87) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,100
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,743
(4,381,962 Dinar)
in Arbil Governorate.
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