Cost of living in Arbil Governorate, Iraq vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 50% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,477 Dinar (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,520 Dinar (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,554 Dinar (AU$3.11) | AU$5.27 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,588 Dinar (AU$1.39) | AU$1.46 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,110 Dinar (AU$1.85) | AU$5.06 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,052 Dinar (AU$0.92) | AU$4.83 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,666 Dinar (AU$4.96) | AU$7 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,618 Dinar (AU$1.42) | AU$4.57 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,002 Dinar (AU$0.88) | AU$3.20 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,585 Dinar (AU$1.39) | AU$5.70 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,498 Dinar (AU$17) | AU$17 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,257 Dinar (AU$1.10) | AU$2.82 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 790 Dinar (AU$0.69) | AU$2.67 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 58% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 990,566 Dinar (AU$867) | AU$2,894 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 652,591 Dinar (AU$571) | AU$2,147 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 136,983 Dinar (AU$120) | AU$238 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 982,554 Dinar (AU$860) | AU$1,809 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 550,037 Dinar (AU$481) | AU$1,422 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 147,360 Dinar (AU$129) | AU$159 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,364 Dinar (AU$34) | AU$46 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 479,988 Dinar (AU$420) | AU$354 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,913 Dinar (AU$122) | AU$212 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,518 Dinar (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,889 Dinar (AU$5.15) | AU$28 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 38% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 48,772 Dinar (AU$43) | AU$101 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 53,033 Dinar (AU$46) | AU$59 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 68,528 Dinar (AU$60) | AU$129 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 62,930 Dinar (AU$55) | AU$131 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 72% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,278,700 Dinar (AU$17,744) | AU$27,303 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 722 Dinar (AU$0.63) | AU$1.38 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,676 Dinar (AU$28) | AU$160 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 14,773 Dinar (AU$13) | AU$21 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 40% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,776 Dinar (AU$5.05) | AU$7 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,778 Dinar (AU$9) | AU$24 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,325 Dinar (AU$27) | AU$72 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 11,186 Dinar (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,958 Dinar (AU$3.46) | AU$4.47 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,309 Dinar (AU$4.65) | AU$5.32 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,797 Dinar (AU$2.45) | AU$2.55 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,215 Dinar (AU$1.94) | AU$3.01 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,000 Dinar (AU$11) | AU$36 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 48% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,298 Dinar (AU$21) | AU$51 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,272 Dinar (AU$19) | AU$39 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (AU$26) | AU$226 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 56,248 Dinar (AU$49) | AU$78 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,970 Dinar (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,946 Dinar (AU$4.33) | AU$4.40 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,701 Dinar (AU$4.11) | AU$10 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Dinar (AU$394) | AU$634 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 92 Dinar (AU$0.08) | AU$0.25 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 111,635 Dinar (AU$98) | AU$72 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,628 Dinar (AU$2.30) | AU$33 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,013 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,000 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,804 (4,347,013 Dinar) in Arbil Governorate.
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