- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- India
- Arbil Governorate
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arbil Governorate, Iraq compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 132% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32,906 Dinar (₨1,813) | ₨349 | + 419% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,766 Dinar (₨648) | ₨315 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,679 Dinar (₨203) | ₨94 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,722 Dinar (₨95) | ₨46 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,042 Dinar (₨112) | ₨52 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,067 Dinar (₨59) | ₨41 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,560 Dinar (₨251) | ₨228 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,722 Dinar (₨95) | ₨103 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,461 Dinar (₨80) | ₨31 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,743 Dinar (₨96) | ₨119 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,183 Dinar (₨1,002) | ₨827 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,340 Dinar (₨74) | ₨65 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 753 Dinar (₨42) | ₨27 | + 54% | |
| 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 (₨111,162) | ₨26,545 | + 319% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 982,911 Dinar (₨54,153) | ₨7,500 | + 622% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 117,500 Dinar (₨6,474) | ₨4,669 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,356,010 Dinar (₨74,708) | ₨30,000 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 823,350 Dinar (₨45,362) | ₨25,000 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 147,268 Dinar (₨8,114) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 52,132 Dinar (₨2,872) | ₨1,269 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 717,944 Dinar (₨39,555) | ₨41,000 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,890 Dinar (₨5,669) | ₨8,000 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,301 Dinar (₨568) | ₨200 | + 184% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,001 Dinar (₨276) | ₨500 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 11% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 68,763 Dinar (₨3,788) | ₨2,480 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 61,248 Dinar (₨3,374) | ₨2,891 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 74,393 Dinar (₨4,099) | ₨5,358 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 64,449 Dinar (₨3,551) | ₨4,949 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 33% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,168,000 Dinar (₨1,111,143) | ₨605,082 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 737 Dinar (₨41) | ₨74 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52,325 Dinar (₨2,883) | ₨1,790 | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,798 Dinar (₨595) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨365) | ₨545 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,614 Dinar (₨585) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 33,841 Dinar (₨1,864) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 11,186 Dinar (₨616) | ₨248 | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,148 Dinar (₨229) | ₨206 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,410 Dinar (₨353) | ₨200 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,847 Dinar (₨157) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,269 Dinar (₨125) | ₨73 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,411 Dinar (₨794) | ₨154 | + 414% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 80% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,333 Dinar (₨1,506) | ₨1,355 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,578 Dinar (₨1,299) | ₨471 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Dinar (₨551) | ₨656 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90,322 Dinar (₨4,976) | ₨2,179 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,166 Dinar (₨615) | ₨328 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,500 Dinar (₨358) | ₨205 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,556 Dinar (₨251) | ₨153 | + 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨8,781 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160,155 Dinar (₨8,824) | ₨1,719 | + 413% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,578 Dinar (₨197) | ₨252 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 83% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨153,718
(2,790,088 Dinar)
in Arbil Governorate
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨84,000
in Amritsar.
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