Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 23% cheaper than in Basra (Iraq)
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 11% cheaper than in Basra (Iraq) | ||||
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Arbil Governorate | Basra | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,618 Dinar | 14,102 Dinar | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,414 Dinar | 6,444 Dinar | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,397 Dinar | 3,112 Dinar | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,400 Dinar | 1,389 Dinar | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,202 Dinar | 2,527 Dinar | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 978 Dinar | 964 Dinar | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,295 Dinar | 4,579 Dinar | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,592 Dinar | 1,530 Dinar | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 942 Dinar | 924 Dinar | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,556 Dinar | 2,977 Dinar | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,937 Dinar | 31,191 Dinar | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,379 Dinar | 1,229 Dinar | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 856 Dinar | 1,293 Dinar | - 34% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is about the same as in Basra (Iraq) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,055,170 Dinar | 899,632 Dinar | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 652,591 Dinar | 686,593 Dinar | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,025 Dinar | 125,132 Dinar | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,068,680 Dinar | 792,934 Dinar | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,084 Dinar | 679,603 Dinar | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 147,360 Dinar | 203,874 Dinar | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,164 Dinar | 51,156 Dinar | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | 450,680 Dinar | 348,807 Dinar | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 146,039 Dinar | 186,991 Dinar | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,672 Dinar | 13,423 Dinar | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,889 Dinar | 9,869 Dinar | - 40% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 13% cheaper than in Basra (Iraq) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,969 Dinar | 59,202 Dinar | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54,761 Dinar | 62,767 Dinar | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 67,632 Dinar | 63,688 Dinar | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,824 Dinar | 70,773 Dinar | - 1% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 52% cheaper than in Basra (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,124,800 Dinar | 16,899,500 Dinar | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 721 Dinar | 457 Dinar | + 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 29,217 Dinar | 98,680 Dinar | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,772 Dinar | 18,298 Dinar | + 3% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 33% cheaper than in Basra (Iraq) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 Dinar | 6,515 Dinar | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,110 Dinar | 6,008 Dinar | + 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29,878 Dinar | 22,510 Dinar | + 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18,074 Dinar | 13,008 Dinar | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,978 Dinar | 15,487 Dinar | - 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,089 Dinar | 4,811 Dinar | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,945 Dinar | 1,453 Dinar | + 103% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,298 Dinar | 3,474 Dinar | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,224 Dinar | 15,129 Dinar | - 13% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is about the same as in Basra (Iraq) | ||||
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Arbil Governorate | Basra | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,370 Dinar | 32,110 Dinar | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,755 Dinar | 17,113 Dinar | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar | 36,018 Dinar | - 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,864 Dinar | 79,245 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,713 Dinar | 6,398 Dinar | + 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,421 Dinar | 5,079 Dinar | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,747 Dinar | 4,542 Dinar | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 776,216 Dinar | 791,792 Dinar | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 101 Dinar | 150 Dinar | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 128,877 Dinar | 73,752 Dinar | + 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,709 Dinar | 2,142 Dinar | + 27% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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