Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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 | 18% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 3,554 Dinar (C$3.06) | C$5.78 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 1,588 Dinar (C$1.37) | C$1.98 | 31% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 2,110 Dinar (C$1.82) | 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$4.88) | C$10 | 51% |
| 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$0.86) | 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$1.08) | C$2.48 | 56% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 790 Dinar (C$0.68) | C$1.93 | 65% |
| Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 990,566 Dinar (C$854) | C$2,136 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 652,591 Dinar (C$563) | C$1,241 | 55% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 136,983 Dinar (C$118) | C$133 | 12% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 982,554 Dinar (C$847) | C$1,120 | 24% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 550,037 Dinar (C$474) | C$806 | 41% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 147,360 Dinar (C$127) | C$66 | 92% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 39,364 Dinar (C$34) | C$54 | 37% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 479,988 Dinar (C$414) | C$311 | 33% |
| 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$5.08) | C$25 | 80% |
| Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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 | 40% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 62,930 Dinar (C$54) | C$117 | 54% |
| Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 20,278,700 Dinar (C$17,481) | C$22,942 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 722 Dinar (C$0.62) | 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 in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 5,776 Dinar (C$4.98) | C$8 | 40% |
| 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 | 49% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 3,958 Dinar (C$3.41) | C$3.85 | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 5,309 Dinar (C$4.58) | C$4.28 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 2,797 Dinar (C$2.41) | C$3.11 | 22% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 2,215 Dinar (C$1.91) | C$2.46 | 22% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 13,000 Dinar (C$11) | C$20 | 44% |
| Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 24,298 Dinar (C$21) | C$52 | 60% |
| 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$48) | 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$4.26) | C$5.42 | 21% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 4,701 Dinar (C$4.05) | C$7 | 39% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 450,000 Dinar (C$388) | 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$96) | C$35 | 172% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 2,628 Dinar (C$2.27) | C$11 | 79% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,308 (3,837,794 Dinar) in Arbil Governorate.