Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 26% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 10% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Arbil Governorate | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,618 Dinar (R$ 55) | R$ 38 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,414 Dinar (R$ 41) | R$ 31 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,397 Dinar (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,400 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 4.82 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,202 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 978 Dinar (R$ 4.23) | R$ 7 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,295 Dinar (R$ 27) | R$ 34 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,592 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 942 Dinar (R$ 4.07) | R$ 4.98 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,556 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 5.65 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,937 Dinar (R$ 82) | R$ 37 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,379 Dinar (R$ 5.96) | R$ 9 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 856 Dinar (R$ 3.70) | R$ 7 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 115% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Arbil Governorate | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,055,170 Dinar (R$ 4,564) | R$ 2,404 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 652,591 Dinar (R$ 2,823) | R$ 1,420 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,025 Dinar (R$ 735) | R$ 250 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,068,680 Dinar (R$ 4,622) | R$ 1,698 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,084 Dinar (R$ 2,595) | R$ 1,077 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 147,360 Dinar (R$ 637) | R$ 279 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,164 Dinar (R$ 178) | R$ 85 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 450,680 Dinar (R$ 1,949) | R$ 2,104 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 146,039 Dinar (R$ 632) | R$ 602 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,672 Dinar (R$ 38) | R$ 12 | + 221% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,889 Dinar (R$ 25) | R$ 14 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 15% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Arbil Governorate | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,969 Dinar (R$ 190) | R$ 218 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54,761 Dinar (R$ 237) | R$ 163 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 67,632 Dinar (R$ 293) | R$ 332 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,824 Dinar (R$ 302) | R$ 286 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 16% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Arbil Governorate | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,124,800 Dinar (R$ 91,366) | R$ 72,761 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 721 Dinar (R$ 3.12) | R$ 5.90 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,217 Dinar (R$ 126) | R$ 161 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,767 Dinar (R$ 81) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 5% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Arbil Governorate | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 Dinar (R$ 25) | R$ 23 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,110 Dinar (R$ 44) | R$ 79 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29,878 Dinar (R$ 129) | R$ 217 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18,074 Dinar (R$ 78) | R$ 18 | + 344% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,978 Dinar (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,089 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,945 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,298 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 4.01 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,224 Dinar (R$ 57) | R$ 41 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 60% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Arbil Governorate | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,370 Dinar (R$ 105) | R$ 66 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,755 Dinar (R$ 90) | R$ 40 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (R$ 130) | R$ 132 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,864 Dinar (R$ 263) | R$ 104 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,713 Dinar (R$ 42) | R$ 22 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,421 Dinar (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,747 Dinar (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 173% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 776,216 Dinar (R$ 3,357) | R$ 3,568 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 101 Dinar (R$ 0.44) | R$ 0.81 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128,877 Dinar (R$ 557) | R$ 104 | + 435% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,709 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 19% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 110 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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