- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Turkey
- Kirkuk
- Aksaray
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kirkuk, Iraq compared to Aksaray, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 170% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 170% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,368 Dinar (25TL) | 14TL | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,368 Dinar (38TL) | 15TL | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,026 Dinar (18TL) | 6TL | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,908 Dinar (9TL) | 2.73TL | + 220% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,658 Dinar (12TL) | 10TL | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,233 Dinar (5.64TL) | 4.52TL | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,833 Dinar (13TL) | 13TL | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,333 Dinar (6TL) | 2.50TL | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,167 Dinar (5.34TL) | 3.00TL | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,125 Dinar (5.15TL) | 6TL | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 40TL | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,667 Dinar (8TL) | 4.50TL | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,667 Dinar (26TL) | 1.75TL | + 1382% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 3% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 680,878 Dinar (3,116TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Dinar (1,830TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Dinar (458TL) | 800TL | - 43% | |
| 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 | - | 400TL | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31,667 Dinar (145TL) | 70TL | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 712,748 Dinar (3,262TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,000 Dinar (37TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 19TL | - | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 64% cheaper than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,667 Dinar (76TL) | 150TL | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,000 Dinar (69TL) | 200TL | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (114TL) | 350TL | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,667 Dinar (122TL) | 350TL | - 65% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 17% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,712,700 Dinar (90,209TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 561 Dinar (2.57TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 Dinar (160TL) | 100TL | + 60% | |
| 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 (4.58TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (7TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,000 Dinar (18TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (23TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Dinar (9TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Dinar (9TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Dinar (23TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 7% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Dinar (92TL) | - | - | |
| 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 | 20,000 Dinar (92TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Dinar (27TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Dinar (2.29TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 350,000 Dinar (1,602TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (0.55TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 36,429 Dinar (167TL) | 80TL | + 108% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Dinar (11TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 24% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 11,243TL
(2,456,792 Dinar)
in Kirkuk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,100TL
in Aksaray.
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