- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- United Kingdom
- Arbil Governorate
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arbil Governorate, Iraq compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,779 Dinar (£12) | £15 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,766 Dinar (£7) | £5.50 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,250 Dinar (£2.05) | £3.42 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,692 Dinar (£1.07) | £0.83 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,093 Dinar (£1.32) | £2.15 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,111 Dinar (£0.70) | £1.37 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,712 Dinar (£3.60) | £4.69 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,639 Dinar (£1.03) | £1.77 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,222 Dinar (£0.77) | £0.79 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,880 Dinar (£1.18) | £1.64 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,183 Dinar (£11) | £7 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,300 Dinar (£0.82) | £1.76 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 698 Dinar (£0.44) | £0.79 | - 45% | |
| 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 | 1,872,290 Dinar (£1,179) | £1,307 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 901,579 Dinar (£568) | £1,091 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 117,500 Dinar (£74) | £181 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,547,500 Dinar (£975) | £686 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 823,350 Dinar (£519) | £568 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 147,268 Dinar (£93) | £117 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55,318 Dinar (£35) | £22 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 633,524 Dinar (£399) | £356 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,890 Dinar (£65) | £79 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,301 Dinar (£6) | £8 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,667 Dinar (£4.20) | £12 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 68,228 Dinar (£43) | £67 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 60,127 Dinar (£38) | £32 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,443 Dinar (£48) | £60 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,127 Dinar (£44) | £64 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,168,000 Dinar (£12,703) | £17,989 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 729 Dinar (£0.46) | £1.16 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52,325 Dinar (£33) | £60 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,904 Dinar (£7) | £18 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,628 Dinar (£4.17) | £3.17 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,614 Dinar (£7) | £4.75 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 34,369 Dinar (£22) | £61 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 11,186 Dinar (£7) | £2.66 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,031 Dinar (£2.54) | £1.39 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,667 Dinar (£3.57) | £3.14 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,847 Dinar (£1.79) | £1.63 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,187 Dinar (£1.38) | £1.71 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,500 Dinar (£8) | £14 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,333 Dinar (£17) | £37 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,667 Dinar (£15) | £18 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,667 Dinar (£7) | £71 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 81,250 Dinar (£51) | £56 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,166 Dinar (£7) | £8 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,625 Dinar (£4.17) | £2.76 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,556 Dinar (£2.87) | £4.16 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £420 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (£0.08) | £0.04 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 145,000 Dinar (£91) | £37 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,578 Dinar (£2.25) | £9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 333 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00063
GBP
/
IQD
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Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,931
(4,652,913 Dinar)
in Arbil Governorate.
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