Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 31% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 38% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Dammam | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 42 (14,687 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 30 (10,457 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (6,005 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.63 (1,966 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 13 (4,541 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (2,148 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 120% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 19 (6,469 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (2,803 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.09 (1,778 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 1,556 Dinar | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 18,937 Dinar | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (3,043 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 121% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.92 (1,020 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 19% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 14% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Dammam | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,656 (1,276,965 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,154 (752,171 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 500 (174,678 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,948 (1,029,473 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,708 (596,571 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 256 (89,515 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 159 (55,497 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | + 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,135 (396,317 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 480 (167,617 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 24 (8,508 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 42 (14,573 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 147% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 31% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Dammam | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 165 (57,633 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 185 (64,545 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 373 (130,321 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 306 (106,779 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 53% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 64% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Dammam | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 92,003 (32,133,192 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.05 (715 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 180 (62,712 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 115% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 29 (9,998 Dinar) | 18,772 Dinar | - 47% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 10% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Dammam | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15 (5,411 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (15,564 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | + 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 112 (39,240 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 26 (8,981 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (5,022 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (5,151 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (2,501 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (3,015 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 24 (8,278 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | - 37% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 17% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Dammam | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 92 (32,227 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 123 (43,126 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | + 108% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 283 (98,898 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 230% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 172 (59,904 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 9,713 Dinar | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (5,319 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 4,747 Dinar | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,841 (643,124 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.50 (174 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 329 (114,830 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (9,149 Dinar) | 2,709 Dinar | + 238% | |
TOTAL | + 31% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 39 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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