- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- India
- Arbil Governorate
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arbil Governorate, Iraq compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 89% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,802 Dinar (₨1,077) | ₨349 | + 209% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,291 Dinar (₨647) | ₨315 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,281 Dinar (₨188) | ₨94 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,748 Dinar (₨100) | ₨41 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,093 Dinar (₨120) | ₨52 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,111 Dinar (₨64) | ₨41 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,712 Dinar (₨327) | ₨228 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,639 Dinar (₨94) | ₨87 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,222 Dinar (₨70) | ₨35 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,880 Dinar (₨108) | ₨119 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,183 Dinar (₨1,042) | ₨809 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,300 Dinar (₨75) | ₨65 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 698 Dinar (₨40) | ₨25 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 147% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,872,290 Dinar (₨107,293) | ₨33,553 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 901,579 Dinar (₨51,666) | ₨7,500 | + 589% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 117,500 Dinar (₨6,733) | ₨4,669 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,547,500 Dinar (₨88,681) | ₨21,203 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 823,350 Dinar (₨47,183) | ₨25,000 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 147,268 Dinar (₨8,439) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55,318 Dinar (₨3,170) | ₨1,269 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 633,524 Dinar (₨36,305) | ₨41,000 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,890 Dinar (₨5,896) | ₨8,000 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,301 Dinar (₨590) | ₨200 | + 195% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,667 Dinar (₨382) | ₨500 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 15% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 68,228 Dinar (₨3,910) | ₨2,480 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 60,127 Dinar (₨3,446) | ₨2,891 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,443 Dinar (₨4,323) | ₨5,358 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,127 Dinar (₨3,961) | ₨4,949 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 31% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,168,000 Dinar (₨1,155,742) | ₨605,082 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 729 Dinar (₨42) | ₨91 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52,325 Dinar (₨2,999) | ₨1,790 | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,904 Dinar (₨625) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 15% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,628 Dinar (₨380) | ₨545 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,614 Dinar (₨608) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 34,369 Dinar (₨1,970) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 11,186 Dinar (₨641) | ₨248 | + 159% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,031 Dinar (₨231) | ₨206 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,667 Dinar (₨325) | ₨200 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,847 Dinar (₨163) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,187 Dinar (₨125) | ₨73 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,500 Dinar (₨716) | ₨154 | + 364% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 79% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,333 Dinar (₨1,566) | ₨1,355 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,667 Dinar (₨1,356) | ₨471 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,667 Dinar (₨669) | ₨656 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 81,250 Dinar (₨4,656) | ₨2,179 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,166 Dinar (₨640) | ₨328 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,625 Dinar (₨380) | ₨205 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,556 Dinar (₨261) | ₨153 | + 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨35,850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 145,000 Dinar (₨8,309) | ₨1,719 | + 383% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,578 Dinar (₨205) | ₨252 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 68 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 75% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨173,167
(3,021,816 Dinar)
in Arbil Governorate
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨99,000
in Amritsar.
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