- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- United Kingdom
- Arbil Governorate
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arbil Governorate, Iraq compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32,906 Dinar (£21) | £15 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,770 Dinar (£8) | £5.50 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,679 Dinar (£2.39) | £3.36 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,722 Dinar (£1.12) | £0.80 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,114 Dinar (£1.37) | £2.15 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,067 Dinar (£0.69) | £1.42 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,560 Dinar (£2.97) | £4.91 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,722 Dinar (£1.12) | £1.69 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,461 Dinar (£0.95) | £0.84 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,743 Dinar (£1.13) | £1.64 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,183 Dinar (£12) | £7 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,340 Dinar (£0.87) | £1.80 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 753 Dinar (£0.49) | £0.71 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,017,670 Dinar (£1,312) | £1,307 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 982,911 Dinar (£639) | £1,091 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 117,500 Dinar (£76) | £186 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,356,010 Dinar (£882) | £686 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 823,350 Dinar (£535) | £568 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 147,268 Dinar (£96) | £154 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 52,132 Dinar (£34) | £22 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 717,944 Dinar (£467) | £351 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,890 Dinar (£67) | £80 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,301 Dinar (£7) | £8 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,001 Dinar (£3.25) | £11 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 1% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 68,763 Dinar (£45) | £67 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 61,248 Dinar (£40) | £32 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 74,393 Dinar (£48) | £60 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 64,449 Dinar (£42) | £64 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,168,000 Dinar (£13,116) | £17,989 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 743 Dinar (£0.48) | £1.14 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52,325 Dinar (£34) | £60 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,798 Dinar (£7) | £18 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,628 Dinar (£4.31) | £3.17 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,614 Dinar (£7) | £5.88 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 33,841 Dinar (£22) | £73 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 11,186 Dinar (£7) | £2.55 | + 185% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,148 Dinar (£2.70) | £1.49 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,410 Dinar (£4.17) | £3.50 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,847 Dinar (£1.85) | £1.63 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,269 Dinar (£1.48) | £1.96 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,411 Dinar (£9) | £14 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,333 Dinar (£18) | £36 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,578 Dinar (£15) | £18 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Dinar (£7) | £67 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90,322 Dinar (£59) | £56 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,166 Dinar (£7) | £7 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,500 Dinar (£4.23) | £2.76 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,556 Dinar (£2.96) | £3.65 | - 19% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | £122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (£0.08) | £0.04 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160,155 Dinar (£104) | £37 | + 178% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,578 Dinar (£2.33) | £9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 343 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,104
(4,772,355 Dinar)
in Arbil Governorate.
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