Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 6% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil)
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 13% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Arbil Governorate | Belém | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,618 Dinar (R$ 50) | R$ 27 | + 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,414 Dinar (R$ 37) | R$ 30 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,397 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,400 Dinar (R$ 5.52) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,202 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 978 Dinar (R$ 3.86) | R$ 6 | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,295 Dinar (R$ 25) | R$ 21 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,592 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 942 Dinar (R$ 3.71) | R$ 5.30 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,556 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,937 Dinar (R$ 75) | R$ 44 | + 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,379 Dinar (R$ 5.44) | R$ 8 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 856 Dinar (R$ 3.38) | R$ 4.21 | - 20% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 29% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Arbil Governorate | Belém | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,055,170 Dinar (R$ 4,162) | R$ 4,158 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 652,591 Dinar (R$ 2,574) | R$ 2,378 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,025 Dinar (R$ 671) | R$ 599 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,068,680 Dinar (R$ 4,215) | R$ 3,034 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,084 Dinar (R$ 2,367) | R$ 1,738 | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 147,360 Dinar (R$ 581) | R$ 348 | + 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,164 Dinar (R$ 162) | R$ 83 | + 96% | |
40” flat screen tv | 450,680 Dinar (R$ 1,778) | R$ 1,744 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 146,039 Dinar (R$ 576) | R$ 635 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,672 Dinar (R$ 34) | R$ 24 | + 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,889 Dinar (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 74% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 7% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Arbil Governorate | Belém | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,969 Dinar (R$ 173) | R$ 201 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54,761 Dinar (R$ 216) | R$ 191 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 67,632 Dinar (R$ 267) | R$ 265 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,824 Dinar (R$ 275) | R$ 214 | + 29% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 29% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,124,800 Dinar (R$ 83,329) | R$ 90,944 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 721 Dinar (R$ 2.84) | R$ 6 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 29,217 Dinar (R$ 115) | R$ 188 | - 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,774 Dinar (R$ 74) | R$ 34 | + 121% | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 40% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,110 Dinar (R$ 40) | R$ 41 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29,878 Dinar (R$ 118) | R$ 120 | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18,074 Dinar (R$ 71) | R$ 10 | + 602% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,978 Dinar (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,089 Dinar (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,945 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 4.84 | + 140% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,298 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 5.16 | + 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,224 Dinar (R$ 52) | R$ 33 | + 58% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 29% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Arbil Governorate | Belém | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,370 Dinar (R$ 96) | R$ 75 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,755 Dinar (R$ 82) | R$ 61 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (R$ 118) | R$ 126 | - 6% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,864 Dinar (R$ 240) | R$ 134 | + 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,713 Dinar (R$ 38) | R$ 19 | + 100% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,421 Dinar (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,747 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 97% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 776,216 Dinar (R$ 3,062) | R$ 3,080 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 101 Dinar (R$ 0.40) | R$ 1.17 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 128,877 Dinar (R$ 508) | R$ 108 | + 370% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,709 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 22% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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