- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Libya
- Arbil Governorate
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arbil Governorate, Iraq compared to Al Jadid, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 9% cheaper than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,779 Dinar (22 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,766 Dinar (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,250 Dinar (3.634 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,692 Dinar (1.892 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,093 Dinar (2.340 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,111 Dinar (1.242 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,712 Dinar (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,639 Dinar (1.833 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,222 Dinar (1.367 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,743 Dinar (1.949 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,183 Dinar (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,300 Dinar (1.454 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 698 Dinar (0.780 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,872,290 Dinar (2,094 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 901,579 Dinar (1,008 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 117,500 Dinar (131 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,547,500 Dinar (1,730 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 823,350 Dinar (921 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 147,268 Dinar (165 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55,318 Dinar (62 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 633,524 Dinar (708 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,890 Dinar (115 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,301 Dinar (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,001 Dinar (5.592 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 68,228 Dinar (76 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 60,127 Dinar (67 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,443 Dinar (84 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,127 Dinar (77 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,168,000 Dinar (22,551 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 729 Dinar (0.815 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 52,325 Dinar (59 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,798 Dinar (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,628 Dinar (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,614 Dinar (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 34,369 Dinar (38 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 11,186 Dinar (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,031 Dinar (4.508 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,667 Dinar (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,847 Dinar (3.183 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,187 Dinar (2.446 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,500 Dinar (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,333 Dinar (31 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 23,667 Dinar (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,667 Dinar (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 81,250 Dinar (91 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,166 Dinar (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,625 Dinar (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,556 Dinar (5.095 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (0.134 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 145,000 Dinar (162 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,578 Dinar (4.000 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00112
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Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 9% cheaper than in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
6,000 Dinar
in Al Jadid
you would need to make just about 5,439 Dinar
(4,864,298 Dinar)
in Arbil Governorate.
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