Cost of living in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 24% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 23% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.66 (7,396 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €2.68 (4,246 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.62 (4,160 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (1,516 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.45 (2,304 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.15 (1,824 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.83 (6,073 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.77 (1,226 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 (888 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.78 (1,245 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.42 (8,593 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.29 (2,054 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.46 (722 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 43% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €417 (660,904 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €298 (472,852 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €98 (155,235 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €270 (428,954 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €182 (288,770 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €62 (98,566 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (17,390 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €332 (527,253 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (136,052 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.51 (7,161 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.81 (6,049 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is about the same as in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €39 (62,122 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (41,883 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 (96,417 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (94,670 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 13% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,956 (25,313,517 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.04 (1,651 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €16 (25,588 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (17,307 Dinar) | 18,779 Dinar | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 24% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.89 (4,591 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.36 (6,916 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €16 (25,073 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 (3,995 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.16 (5,005 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.48 (3,931 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.97 (1,537 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (2,517 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.64 (5,770 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 42% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Prishtina | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (18,829 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (11,208 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | - 46% | |
| 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 | €30 (47,643 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.94 (7,842 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.20 (1,898 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.55 (2,459 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €275 (436,907 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (102 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €18 (28,384 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.12 (4,947 Dinar) | 2,646 Dinar | + 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 15 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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