Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 12% cheaper than in Beijing (China)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 6% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Arbil Governorate | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,618 Dinar (70元) | 47元 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,414 Dinar (52元) | 36元 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,397 Dinar (19元) | 12元 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,400 Dinar (8元) | 12元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,202 Dinar (12元) | 17元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 978 Dinar (5.44元) | 10元 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,295 Dinar (35元) | 54元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,592 Dinar (9元) | 15元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 942 Dinar (5.24元) | 6元 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,556 Dinar (9元) | 6元 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,937 Dinar (105元) | 79元 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,379 Dinar (8元) | 8元 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 856 Dinar (4.76元) | 10元 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 20% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Arbil Governorate | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,055,170 Dinar (5,870元) | 13,993元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 652,591 Dinar (3,630元) | 8,120元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,025 Dinar (946元) | 382元 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,068,680 Dinar (5,945元) | 7,358元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,084 Dinar (3,338元) | 4,126元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 147,360 Dinar (820元) | 193元 | + 326% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,164 Dinar (229元) | 91元 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 450,680 Dinar (2,507元) | 1,862元 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 146,039 Dinar (812元) | 560元 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,672 Dinar (48元) | 34元 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,889 Dinar (33元) | 56元 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 17% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Arbil Governorate | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,969 Dinar (245元) | 441元 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54,761 Dinar (305元) | 252元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 67,632 Dinar (376元) | 497元 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,824 Dinar (388元) | 797元 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 29% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Arbil Governorate | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,124,800 Dinar (117,520元) | 154,765元 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 721 Dinar (4.01元) | 8元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,217 Dinar (163元) | 249元 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,768 Dinar (104元) | 38元 | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 7% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Arbil Governorate | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 Dinar (32元) | 28元 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,110 Dinar (56元) | 46元 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29,878 Dinar (166元) | 242元 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18,074 Dinar (101元) | 43元 | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,978 Dinar (22元) | 38元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,089 Dinar (28元) | 25元 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,945 Dinar (16元) | 10元 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,298 Dinar (13元) | 14元 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,224 Dinar (74元) | 86元 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 14% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Arbil Governorate | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,370 Dinar (136元) | 239元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,755 Dinar (115元) | 120元 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (167元) | 951元 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,864 Dinar (339元) | 200元 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,713 Dinar (54元) | 73元 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,421 Dinar (30元) | 28元 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,747 Dinar (26元) | 10元 | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 776,216 Dinar (4,318元) | 3,423元 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 101 Dinar (0.56元) | 0.41元 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128,877 Dinar (717元) | 389元 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,709 Dinar (15元) | 20元 | - 24% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 46 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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