- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Netherlands
- Kirkuk
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kirkuk, Iraq compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 40% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,978 Dinar (€4.46) | €15 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,829 Dinar (€7) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,575 Dinar (€3.41) | €3.34 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,713 Dinar (€1.28) | €1.00 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,604 Dinar (€1.94) | €1.89 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,328 Dinar (€0.99) | €1.92 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,276 Dinar (€2.45) | €4.28 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,638 Dinar (€1.22) | €1.91 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,426 Dinar (€1.06) | €3.00 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,250 Dinar (€0.93) | €0.95 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €5.00 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,426 Dinar (€1.06) | €2.21 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (€0.75) | €1.38 | - 46% | |
| 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 (€508) | €1,817 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Dinar (€299) | €1,264 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Dinar (€75) | €162 | - 54% | |
| 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 (€30) | €24 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 712,748 Dinar (€532) | €456 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €183 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,000 Dinar (€5.97) | €6 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 43% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 14,458 Dinar (€11) | €87 | - 88% | |
| 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 (€19) | €85 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,000 Dinar (€22) | €135 | - 83% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 64% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,712,700 Dinar (€14,714) | €25,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 561 Dinar (€0.42) | €1.76 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 Dinar (€26) | €90 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 26% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Dinar (€0.75) | €2.97 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €32 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (€1.12) | €3.84 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,000 Dinar (€2.99) | €3.53 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (€3.73) | €2.79 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Dinar (€1.49) | €1.61 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Dinar (€1.49) | €2.28 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Dinar (€3.73) | €27 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 38% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Dinar (€15) | €48 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €20 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €122 | - | |
| 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 (€4.48) | €10 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Dinar (€0.37) | €2.70 | - 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.00 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €168 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (€0.09) | €0.19 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,000 Dinar (€30) | €32 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Dinar (€1.49) | €6.00 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,342 prices entered by 274 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.00075
EUR
/
IQD
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Cost of living in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 47% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,000
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,635
(3,530,328 Dinar)
in Kirkuk.
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