Cost of living in Arbil Governorate, Iraq vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,477 Dinar (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,520 Dinar (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,554 Dinar (C$3.08) | C$5.78 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,588 Dinar (C$1.38) | C$1.98 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,110 Dinar (C$1.83) | C$4.18 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,052 Dinar (C$0.91) | C$3.04 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,666 Dinar (C$4.91) | C$10 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,618 Dinar (C$1.40) | C$4.24 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,002 Dinar (C$0.87) | C$3.76 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,585 Dinar (C$1.37) | C$3.41 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,498 Dinar (C$17) | C$19 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,257 Dinar (C$1.09) | C$2.48 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 790 Dinar (C$0.68) | C$1.93 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 990,566 Dinar (C$859) | C$2,136 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 652,591 Dinar (C$566) | C$1,241 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 136,983 Dinar (C$119) | C$133 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 982,554 Dinar (C$852) | C$1,120 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 550,037 Dinar (C$477) | C$806 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 147,360 Dinar (C$128) | C$66 | + 93% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,364 Dinar (C$34) | C$54 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | 479,988 Dinar (C$416) | C$311 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,913 Dinar (C$121) | C$97 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,518 Dinar (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,889 Dinar (C$5.11) | C$25 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 48,772 Dinar (C$42) | C$60 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 53,033 Dinar (C$46) | C$39 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 68,528 Dinar (C$59) | C$98 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 62,930 Dinar (C$55) | C$117 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,278,700 Dinar (C$17,583) | C$22,935 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 722 Dinar (C$0.63) | C$1.39 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 31,676 Dinar (C$27) | C$67 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 14,773 Dinar (C$13) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,776 Dinar (C$5.01) | C$8 | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,778 Dinar (C$8) | C$22 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,325 Dinar (C$26) | C$77 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 11,186 Dinar (C$10) | C$6 | + 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,958 Dinar (C$3.43) | C$3.85 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,309 Dinar (C$4.60) | C$4.28 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,797 Dinar (C$2.43) | C$3.11 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,215 Dinar (C$1.92) | C$2.46 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,000 Dinar (C$11) | C$20 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,298 Dinar (C$21) | C$52 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22,272 Dinar (C$19) | C$26 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (C$26) | C$117 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 56,248 Dinar (C$49) | C$96 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,970 Dinar (C$8) | C$9 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,946 Dinar (C$4.29) | C$5.42 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,701 Dinar (C$4.08) | C$7 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Dinar (C$390) | C$647 | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 92 Dinar (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 111,635 Dinar (C$97) | C$35 | + 174% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,628 Dinar (C$2.28) | C$11 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,385 (3,903,869 Dinar) in Arbil Governorate.
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