Cost of living in Ashqelon (Israel) is 47% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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Food | + 73% | |||
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Food in Ashqelon (Israel) is 73% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Ashqelon | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (20,848 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (19,271 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 105% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (5,540 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (2,367 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 69% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (5,212 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.28 ₪ (1,902 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 94% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33 ₪ (11,845 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 ₪ (3,247 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.46 ₪ (1,608 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (3,101 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | + 99% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 ₪ (14,999 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (3,116 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 126% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.95 ₪ (1,423 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 66% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Ashqelon (Israel) is 20% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Ashqelon | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,285 ₪ (1,544,699 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 652,591 Dinar | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 690 ₪ (248,729 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,747 ₪ (990,071 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,136 ₪ (770,078 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 715 ₪ (257,849 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | + 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92 ₪ (33,137 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,319 ₪ (475,299 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 146,039 Dinar | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 8,672 Dinar | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 ₪ (17,853 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 203% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Ashqelon (Israel) is 35% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Ashqelon | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287 ₪ (103,393 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 135% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 54,761 Dinar | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 392 ₪ (141,200 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 109% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ₪ (129,724 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 86% | |
Transportation | + 125% | |||
Transportation in Ashqelon (Israel) is 125% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Ashqelon | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 135,864 ₪ (48,976,906 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 132% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (2,300 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 219% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 187 ₪ (67,286 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 130% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 58 ₪ (20,836 Dinar) | 18,772 Dinar | + 11% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Ashqelon (Israel) is 5% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Ashqelon | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 5,677 Dinar | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 10,110 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 29,878 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 18,074 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (5,993 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (4,965 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.09 ₪ (1,837 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 2,298 Dinar | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 13,224 Dinar | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Ashqelon (Israel) is about the same as in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Ashqelon | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 24,370 Dinar | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 84 ₪ (30,150 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 30,000 Dinar | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 60,864 Dinar | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 9,713 Dinar | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 5,421 Dinar | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 4,747 Dinar | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 776,216 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 101 Dinar | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 128,877 Dinar | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,709 Dinar | - | |
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 38 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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