- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- India
- Arbil Governorate
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arbil Governorate, Iraq compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 85% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32,906 Dinar (₨1,797) | ₨735 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,770 Dinar (₨643) | ₨315 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,679 Dinar (₨201) | ₨94 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,722 Dinar (₨94) | ₨46 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,114 Dinar (₨115) | ₨52 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,067 Dinar (₨58) | ₨41 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,560 Dinar (₨249) | ₨228 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,722 Dinar (₨94) | ₨103 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,461 Dinar (₨80) | ₨31 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,743 Dinar (₨95) | ₨119 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,183 Dinar (₨993) | ₨827 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,340 Dinar (₨73) | ₨65 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 753 Dinar (₨41) | ₨27 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 135% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,017,670 Dinar (₨110,160) | ₨26,545 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 982,911 Dinar (₨53,665) | ₨7,500 | + 616% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 117,500 Dinar (₨6,415) | ₨4,669 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,356,010 Dinar (₨74,035) | ₨30,000 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 823,350 Dinar (₨44,953) | ₨25,000 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 147,268 Dinar (₨8,041) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 52,132 Dinar (₨2,846) | ₨1,269 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 717,944 Dinar (₨39,198) | ₨41,000 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,890 Dinar (₨5,618) | ₨8,000 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,301 Dinar (₨562) | ₨200 | + 181% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,001 Dinar (₨273) | ₨500 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 9% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 68,763 Dinar (₨3,754) | ₨2,480 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 61,248 Dinar (₨3,344) | ₨2,891 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 74,393 Dinar (₨4,062) | ₨5,358 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 64,449 Dinar (₨3,519) | ₨4,949 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 32% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,168,000 Dinar (₨1,101,128) | ₨606,813 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 743 Dinar (₨41) | ₨74 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52,325 Dinar (₨2,857) | ₨1,790 | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,798 Dinar (₨590) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 17% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,628 Dinar (₨362) | ₨545 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,614 Dinar (₨580) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 33,841 Dinar (₨1,848) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 11,186 Dinar (₨611) | ₨248 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,148 Dinar (₨226) | ₨206 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,410 Dinar (₨350) | ₨200 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,847 Dinar (₨155) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,269 Dinar (₨124) | ₨73 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,411 Dinar (₨787) | ₨154 | + 409% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 78% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,333 Dinar (₨1,492) | ₨1,355 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,578 Dinar (₨1,287) | ₨471 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Dinar (₨546) | ₨656 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90,322 Dinar (₨4,931) | ₨2,179 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,166 Dinar (₨610) | ₨328 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,500 Dinar (₨355) | ₨205 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,556 Dinar (₨249) | ₨153 | + 62% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨8,598 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160,155 Dinar (₨8,744) | ₨1,719 | + 409% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,578 Dinar (₨195) | ₨252 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 116 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 74% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨142,962
(2,618,450 Dinar)
in Arbil Governorate
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨82,000
in Amritsar.
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