Cost of living in Arbil Governorate, Iraq vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,026 Dinar (C$18) | C$19 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,338 Dinar (C$12) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,424 Dinar (C$3.81) | C$5.84 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,588 Dinar (C$1.77) | C$1.85 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,003 Dinar (C$2.23) | C$4.50 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 981 Dinar (C$1.09) | C$3.04 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,666 Dinar (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,621 Dinar (C$1.81) | C$4.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,002 Dinar (C$1.12) | C$3.76 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,701 Dinar (C$1.89) | C$3.41 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,498 Dinar (C$22) | C$18 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,253 Dinar (C$1.40) | C$2.48 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 785 Dinar (C$0.87) | C$1.93 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,222,750 Dinar (C$1,362) | C$2,136 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 704,747 Dinar (C$785) | C$1,241 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 172,201 Dinar (C$192) | C$133 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,090,770 Dinar (C$1,215) | C$1,120 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 634,852 Dinar (C$707) | C$806 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,495 Dinar (C$174) | C$66 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,369 Dinar (C$46) | C$50 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500,347 Dinar (C$557) | C$322 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 138,795 Dinar (C$155) | C$96 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,069 Dinar (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (C$5.57) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 48,772 Dinar (C$54) | C$61 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 53,033 Dinar (C$59) | C$38 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 68,528 Dinar (C$76) | C$96 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 62,930 Dinar (C$70) | C$112 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,278,700 Dinar (C$22,583) | C$22,935 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 722 Dinar (C$0.80) | C$1.39 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,676 Dinar (C$35) | C$67 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 14,870 Dinar (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,776 Dinar (C$6) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,778 Dinar (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,325 Dinar (C$34) | C$77 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 11,186 Dinar (C$12) | C$6 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,958 Dinar (C$4.41) | C$3.78 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,309 Dinar (C$5.91) | C$4.28 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,797 Dinar (C$3.12) | C$3.11 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,215 Dinar (C$2.47) | C$2.46 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,000 Dinar (C$14) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,919 Dinar (C$28) | C$50 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,654 Dinar (C$25) | C$27 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (C$33) | C$117 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 63,211 Dinar (C$70) | C$94 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,963 Dinar (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,123 Dinar (C$5.71) | C$5.25 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,333 Dinar (C$4.83) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Dinar (C$501) | C$647 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 92 Dinar (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 124,004 Dinar (C$138) | C$36 | + 285% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,833 Dinar (C$3.16) | C$11 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 159 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
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Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,808 (4,317,710 Dinar) in Arbil Governorate.
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