Cost of living in Kirkuk (Iraq) is about the same as in Hanoi (Vietnam)
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| Food | + 61% | |||
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| Food in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 61% more expensive than in Hanoi (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Kirkuk | Hanoi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,368 Dinar (99,854 ₫) | 54,057 ₫ | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,368 Dinar (155,654 ₫) | 84,858 ₫ | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,026 Dinar (74,890 ₫) | 51,795 ₫ | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,908 Dinar (35,487 ₫) | 33,115 ₫ | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,658 Dinar (49,437 ₫) | 40,404 ₫ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,233 Dinar (22,940 ₫) | 20,999 ₫ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,833 Dinar (52,700 ₫) | 139,896 ₫ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,333 Dinar (24,800 ₫) | 71,773 ₫ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,167 Dinar (21,700 ₫) | 28,733 ₫ | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,125 Dinar (20,925 ₫) | 14,727 ₫ | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 307,517 ₫ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,667 Dinar (31,000 ₫) | 26,222 ₫ | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,667 Dinar (105,401 ₫) | 22,570 ₫ | + 367% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 7% more expensive than in Hanoi (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Kirkuk | Hanoi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Dinar (18,600,191 ₫) | 18,069,700 ₫ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Dinar (7,440,076 ₫) | 11,410,900 ₫ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Dinar (1,860,019 ₫) | 1,909,450 ₫ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 11,600,000 ₫ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 6,692,080 ₫ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 787,141 ₫ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31,667 Dinar (589,007 ₫) | 214,582 ₫ | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 750,000 Dinar (13,950,143 ₫) | 8,263,220 ₫ | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,997,100 ₫ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,000 Dinar (148,802 ₫) | 172,137 ₫ | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 98,354 ₫ | - | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 64% cheaper than in Hanoi (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Kirkuk | Hanoi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,667 Dinar (310,004 ₫) | 1,077,240 ₫ | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Dinar (279,003 ₫) | 570,307 ₫ | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (465,005 ₫) | 2,054,970 ₫ | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,667 Dinar (496,006 ₫) | 1,839,440 ₫ | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 11% cheaper than in Hanoi (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Kirkuk | Hanoi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,750,000 Dinar (367,353,773 ₫) | 876,735,000 ₫ | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 Dinar (10,230 ₫) | 22,644 ₫ | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 Dinar (651,007 ₫) | 208,057 ₫ | + 213% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 95,480 ₫ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 7% more expensive than in Hanoi (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Kirkuk | Hanoi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Dinar (18,600 ₫) | 39,163 ₫ | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 110,895 ₫ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 837,601 ₫ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (27,900 ₫) | 46,568 ₫ | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,000 Dinar (74,401 ₫) | 65,450 ₫ | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (93,001 ₫) | 77,322 ₫ | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Dinar (37,200 ₫) | 30,792 ₫ | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Dinar (37,200 ₫) | 18,940 ₫ | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Dinar (93,001 ₫) | 84,846 ₫ | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 19% cheaper than in Hanoi (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Kirkuk | Hanoi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Dinar (372,004 ₫) | 429,094 ₫ | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 172,668 ₫ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 675,037 ₫ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Dinar (372,004 ₫) | 944,390 ₫ | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Dinar (111,601 ₫) | 136,608 ₫ | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 52,151 ₫ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 28,190 ₫ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 350,000 Dinar (6,510,067 ₫) | 11,708,100 ₫ | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (2,232 ₫) | 1,606 ₫ | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 36,429 Dinar (677,579 ₫) | 884,802 ₫ | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,444 Dinar (45,467 ₫) | 34,500 ₫ | + 32% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 30 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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