- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- India
- Arbil Governorate
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arbil Governorate, Iraq compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 88% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,779 Dinar (₨1,110) | ₨349 | + 218% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,766 Dinar (₨660) | ₨315 | + 110% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,250 Dinar (₨182) | ₨94 | + 94% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,692 Dinar (₨95) | ₨41 | + 129% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,093 Dinar (₨117) | ₨52 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,111 Dinar (₨62) | ₨41 | + 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,712 Dinar (₨321) | ₨228 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,639 Dinar (₨92) | ₨87 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,222 Dinar (₨69) | ₨35 | + 96% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,743 Dinar (₨98) | ₨119 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,183 Dinar (₨1,021) | ₨809 | + 26% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,300 Dinar (₨73) | ₨65 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 698 Dinar (₨39) | ₨25 | + 59% | |
Housing | + 139% | |||
Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 139% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,872,290 Dinar (₨105,097) | ₨33,553 | + 213% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 901,579 Dinar (₨50,608) | ₨7,500 | + 575% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 117,500 Dinar (₨6,596) | ₨4,669 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,547,500 Dinar (₨86,865) | ₨21,203 | + 310% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 823,350 Dinar (₨46,217) | ₨25,000 | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 147,268 Dinar (₨8,267) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55,318 Dinar (₨3,105) | ₨1,269 | + 145% | |
40” flat screen TV | 633,524 Dinar (₨35,561) | ₨41,000 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,890 Dinar (₨5,775) | ₨8,000 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,301 Dinar (₨578) | ₨200 | + 189% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,001 Dinar (₨281) | ₨500 | - 44% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 13% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 68,228 Dinar (₨3,830) | ₨2,480 | + 54% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 60,127 Dinar (₨3,375) | ₨2,891 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,443 Dinar (₨4,235) | ₨5,358 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,127 Dinar (₨3,880) | ₨4,949 | - 22% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 28% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,168,000 Dinar (₨1,132,082) | ₨605,082 | + 87% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 729 Dinar (₨41) | ₨91 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 52,325 Dinar (₨2,937) | ₨1,790 | + 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,798 Dinar (₨606) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 14% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,628 Dinar (₨372) | ₨545 | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,614 Dinar (₨596) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 34,369 Dinar (₨1,929) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 11,186 Dinar (₨628) | ₨248 | + 154% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,031 Dinar (₨226) | ₨206 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,667 Dinar (₨318) | ₨200 | + 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,847 Dinar (₨160) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,187 Dinar (₨123) | ₨73 | + 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,500 Dinar (₨702) | ₨154 | + 354% | |
Entertainment | + 74% | |||
Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 74% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,333 Dinar (₨1,534) | ₨1,355 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 23,667 Dinar (₨1,328) | ₨471 | + 182% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,667 Dinar (₨655) | ₨656 | - 0% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 81,250 Dinar (₨4,561) | ₨2,179 | + 109% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,166 Dinar (₨627) | ₨328 | + 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,625 Dinar (₨372) | ₨205 | + 81% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,556 Dinar (₨256) | ₨153 | + 67% | |
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 (₨8,139) | ₨1,719 | + 373% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,578 Dinar (₨201) | ₨252 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 71% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 71% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨174,918
(3,116,163 Dinar)
in Arbil Governorate
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨102,000
in Amritsar.
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