- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Kirkuk, Iraq compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 45% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,333 Dinar (€3.66) | €15 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,333 Dinar (€5.72) | €8 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Dinar (€3.43) | €3.34 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Dinar (€1.37) | €1.08 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,900 Dinar (€1.99) | €1.89 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,328 Dinar (€0.91) | €1.92 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,276 Dinar (€2.25) | €4.28 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,750 Dinar (€1.20) | €1.91 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,426 Dinar (€0.98) | €3.00 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,250 Dinar (€0.86) | €0.95 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €5.00 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,426 Dinar (€0.98) | €2.36 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (€0.69) | €1.38 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 42% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 680,878 Dinar (€467) | €1,817 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Dinar (€274) | €1,264 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Dinar (€69) | €162 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,104 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €766 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €81 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Dinar (€27) | €24 | + 13% | |
40” flat screen TV | 712,748 Dinar (€489) | €437 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €129 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,000 Dinar (€5.49) | €7 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 47% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 14,458 Dinar (€10) | €87 | - 89% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €31 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (€17) | €85 | - 80% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,000 Dinar (€21) | €135 | - 85% | |
Transportation | - 66% | |||
Transportation in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 66% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,712,700 Dinar (€13,524) | €25,000 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 561 Dinar (€0.39) | €1.76 | - 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 Dinar (€24) | €90 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 27% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Dinar (€0.69) | €3.33 | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €11 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €31 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (€1.03) | €3.58 | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,000 Dinar (€2.74) | €3.74 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (€3.43) | €2.80 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Dinar (€1.37) | €1.37 | - 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Dinar (€1.37) | €1.63 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Dinar (€3.43) | €27 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 47% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Dinar (€14) | €49 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €20 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €116 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €60 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Dinar (€4.12) | €11 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Dinar (€0.34) | €2.70 | - 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.00 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 350,000 Dinar (€240) | €582 | - 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (€0.08) | €0.19 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,000 Dinar (€27) | €32 | - 13% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Dinar (€1.72) | €6.00 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 51% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,700
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,821
(4,111,990 Dinar)
in Kirkuk.
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