Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 64% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States)
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 41% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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Arbil Governorate | Charlottesville, Virginia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,618 Dinar ($10) | $13 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,414 Dinar ($7) | $13 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,397 Dinar ($2.59) | $3.39 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,400 Dinar ($1.07) | $0.74 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,202 Dinar ($1.68) | $2.71 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 978 Dinar ($0.75) | $3.93 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,295 Dinar ($4.81) | $9 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,592 Dinar ($1.22) | $3.37 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 942 Dinar ($0.72) | $1.65 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,556 Dinar ($1.19) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,937 Dinar ($14) | $16 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,379 Dinar ($1.05) | $1.74 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 856 Dinar ($0.65) | $2.14 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 72% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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Arbil Governorate | Charlottesville, Virginia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,055,170 Dinar ($806) | $3,040 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 652,591 Dinar ($498) | $2,565 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,025 Dinar ($130) | $292 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,068,680 Dinar ($816) | $2,797 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,084 Dinar ($458) | $2,547 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 147,360 Dinar ($112) | $246 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,164 Dinar ($31) | $97 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 450,680 Dinar ($344) | $317 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 146,039 Dinar ($111) | $88 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,672 Dinar ($7) | $11 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,889 Dinar ($4.50) | $23 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 39% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,969 Dinar ($34) | $40 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54,761 Dinar ($42) | $69 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 67,632 Dinar ($52) | $108 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,824 Dinar ($53) | $100 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 78% | |||
Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 78% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,124,800 Dinar ($16,127) | $22,458 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 721 Dinar ($0.55) | $0.75 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 29,217 Dinar ($22) | $175 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,772 Dinar ($14) | $19 | - 23% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 46% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,677 Dinar ($4.33) | $6 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,110 Dinar ($8) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29,878 Dinar ($23) | $146 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18,074 Dinar ($14) | $6 | + 121% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,978 Dinar ($3.04) | $4.14 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,089 Dinar ($3.88) | $5.06 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,945 Dinar ($2.25) | $3.09 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,298 Dinar ($1.75) | $2.05 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,224 Dinar ($10) | $19 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 27% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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Arbil Governorate | Charlottesville, Virginia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,370 Dinar ($19) | $44 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,755 Dinar ($16) | $24 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar ($23) | $96 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,864 Dinar ($46) | $80 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,713 Dinar ($7) | $12 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,421 Dinar ($4.14) | $4.76 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,747 Dinar ($3.62) | $6 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 776,216 Dinar ($593) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 101 Dinar ($0.08) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 128,877 Dinar ($98) | $95 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,709 Dinar ($2.07) | $6 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 53 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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