- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Turkey
- Kirkuk
- Aksaray
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kirkuk, Iraq compared to Aksaray, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 91% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,978 Dinar (18TL) | 10TL | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,829 Dinar (26TL) | 10TL | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,575 Dinar (14TL) | 4.77TL | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,713 Dinar (5.11TL) | 1.70TL | + 201% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,604 Dinar (8TL) | 3.50TL | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,328 Dinar (3.96TL) | 1.00TL | + 296% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,276 Dinar (10TL) | 10TL | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,638 Dinar (4.89TL) | 1.00TL | + 389% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,426 Dinar (4.25TL) | 1.00TL | + 325% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,250 Dinar (3.73TL) | 4.00TL | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 10TL | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,426 Dinar (4.25TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (2.98TL) | 2.00TL | + 49% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Kirkuk (Iraq) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 680,878 Dinar (2,032TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Dinar (1,194TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Dinar (298TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Dinar (119TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 712,748 Dinar (2,127TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,000 Dinar (24TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kirkuk (Iraq) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 14,458 Dinar (43TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (75TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,000 Dinar (90TL) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kirkuk (Iraq) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,712,700 Dinar (58,839TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 561 Dinar (1.68TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 Dinar (104TL) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Kirkuk (Iraq) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Dinar (2.98TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (4.48TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,000 Dinar (12TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (15TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Dinar (5.97TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Dinar (5.97TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Dinar (15TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kirkuk (Iraq) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Dinar (60TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Dinar (18TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Dinar (1.49TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (0.36TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,000 Dinar (119TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Dinar (5.97TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 91% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 11,078TL
(3,711,331 Dinar)
in Kirkuk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
5,800TL
in Aksaray.
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