Cost of living in Arbil Governorate, Iraq vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 28% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,477 Dinar (€9) | €9 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,520 Dinar (€5.43) | €5.45 | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,554 Dinar (€2.03) | €3.75 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,588 Dinar (€0.91) | €1.23 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,110 Dinar (€1.20) | €3.25 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,052 Dinar (€0.60) | €1.35 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,666 Dinar (€3.23) | €4.12 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,618 Dinar (€0.92) | €1.36 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,002 Dinar (€0.57) | €0.68 | - 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,585 Dinar (€0.90) | €1.14 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,498 Dinar (€11) | €8 | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,257 Dinar (€0.72) | €2.02 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 790 Dinar (€0.45) | €0.90 | - 50% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 12% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 990,566 Dinar (€565) | €426 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 652,591 Dinar (€372) | €302 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 136,983 Dinar (€78) | €122 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 982,554 Dinar (€561) | €316 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 550,037 Dinar (€314) | €245 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 147,360 Dinar (€84) | €94 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,364 Dinar (€22) | €21 | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | 479,988 Dinar (€274) | €351 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,913 Dinar (€80) | €71 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,518 Dinar (€6) | €10 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,889 Dinar (€3.36) | €5.67 | - 41% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 41% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 48,772 Dinar (€28) | €83 | - 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 53,033 Dinar (€30) | €40 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 68,528 Dinar (€39) | €70 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 62,930 Dinar (€36) | €71 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 54% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,278,700 Dinar (€11,572) | €23,202 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 722 Dinar (€0.41) | €1.57 | - 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 31,676 Dinar (€18) | €39 | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 14,773 Dinar (€8) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 21% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,776 Dinar (€3.30) | €3.23 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,778 Dinar (€5.58) | €5.59 | - 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,325 Dinar (€17) | €32 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 11,186 Dinar (€6) | €3.88 | + 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,958 Dinar (€2.26) | €3.80 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,309 Dinar (€3.03) | €3.50 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,797 Dinar (€1.60) | €1.53 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,215 Dinar (€1.26) | €1.83 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,000 Dinar (€7) | €11 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 35% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,298 Dinar (€14) | €22 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22,272 Dinar (€13) | €15 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (€17) | €38 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 56,248 Dinar (€32) | €46 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,970 Dinar (€5.12) | €7 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,946 Dinar (€2.82) | €3.40 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,701 Dinar (€2.68) | €3.22 | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Dinar (€257) | €792 | - 68% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 92 Dinar (€0.05) | €0.24 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 111,635 Dinar (€64) | €38 | + 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,628 Dinar (€1.50) | €4.08 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 30% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,200 in Patras you would need to make just about €840 (1,471,119 Dinar) in Arbil Governorate.
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