Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 30% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 29% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Arbil Governorate | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,618 Dinar (545 Birr) | 604 Birr | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,414 Dinar (407 Birr) | 334 Birr | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,397 Dinar (147 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,400 Dinar (60 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,202 Dinar (95 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 978 Dinar (42 Birr) | 54 Birr | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,295 Dinar (272 Birr) | 318 Birr | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,592 Dinar (69 Birr) | 255 Birr | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 942 Dinar (41 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,556 Dinar (67 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,937 Dinar (818 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 361% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,379 Dinar (60 Birr) | 63 Birr | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 856 Dinar (37 Birr) | 82 Birr | - 55% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 20% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Arbil Governorate | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,055,170 Dinar (45,575 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 652,591 Dinar (28,187 Birr) | 59,726 Birr | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,025 Dinar (7,344 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,068,680 Dinar (46,159 Birr) | 53,020 Birr | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,084 Dinar (25,919 Birr) | 28,637 Birr | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 147,360 Dinar (6,365 Birr) | 4,432 Birr | + 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,164 Dinar (1,778 Birr) | 945 Birr | + 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | 450,680 Dinar (19,466 Birr) | 42,062 Birr | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 146,039 Dinar (6,308 Birr) | 12,184 Birr | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,672 Dinar (375 Birr) | 259 Birr | + 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,889 Dinar (254 Birr) | 515 Birr | - 51% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 4% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,969 Dinar (1,899 Birr) | 2,708 Birr | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54,761 Dinar (2,365 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 67,632 Dinar (2,921 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,824 Dinar (3,016 Birr) | 2,493 Birr | + 21% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 24% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,124,800 Dinar (912,434 Birr) | 1,782,070 Birr | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 721 Dinar (31 Birr) | 75 Birr | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 29,217 Dinar (1,262 Birr) | 1,255 Birr | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,772 Dinar (811 Birr) | 298 Birr | + 173% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 65% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 Dinar (245 Birr) | 928 Birr | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,110 Dinar (437 Birr) | 2,831 Birr | - 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29,878 Dinar (1,291 Birr) | 2,534 Birr | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18,074 Dinar (781 Birr) | 65 Birr | + 1095% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,978 Dinar (172 Birr) | 456 Birr | - 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,089 Dinar (220 Birr) | 598 Birr | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,945 Dinar (127 Birr) | 326 Birr | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,298 Dinar (99 Birr) | 141 Birr | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,224 Dinar (571 Birr) | 558 Birr | + 2% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 34% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Arbil Governorate | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,370 Dinar (1,053 Birr) | 2,940 Birr | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,755 Dinar (896 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 204% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (1,296 Birr) | 5,500 Birr | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,864 Dinar (2,629 Birr) | 2,673 Birr | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,713 Dinar (420 Birr) | 366 Birr | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,421 Dinar (234 Birr) | 121 Birr | + 94% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,747 Dinar (205 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 185% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 776,216 Dinar (33,527 Birr) | 29,628 Birr | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 101 Dinar (4.35 Birr) | 13 Birr | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 128,877 Dinar (5,567 Birr) | 4,864 Birr | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,709 Dinar (117 Birr) | 1,923 Birr | - 94% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 286 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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