Cost of living in Arbil Governorate, Iraq vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 45% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,477 Dinar ($11) | $14 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,520 Dinar ($7) | $7 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,554 Dinar ($2.44) | $3.57 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,588 Dinar ($1.09) | $1.76 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,110 Dinar ($1.45) | $3.34 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,052 Dinar ($0.72) | $4.54 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,666 Dinar ($3.88) | $4.57 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,618 Dinar ($1.11) | $5.76 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,002 Dinar ($0.69) | $3.01 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,585 Dinar ($1.09) | $1.73 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,498 Dinar ($13) | $15 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,257 Dinar ($0.86) | $1.38 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 790 Dinar ($0.54) | $2.04 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 39% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 990,566 Dinar ($679) | $1,480 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 652,591 Dinar ($447) | $925 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 136,983 Dinar ($94) | $160 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 982,554 Dinar ($674) | $751 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 550,037 Dinar ($377) | $526 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 147,360 Dinar ($101) | $122 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,364 Dinar ($27) | $42 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | 479,988 Dinar ($329) | $358 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,913 Dinar ($96) | $92 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,518 Dinar ($7) | $6 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,889 Dinar ($4.04) | $16 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 31% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 48,772 Dinar ($33) | $45 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 53,033 Dinar ($36) | $50 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 68,528 Dinar ($47) | $86 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 62,930 Dinar ($43) | $90 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 39% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,278,700 Dinar ($13,903) | $25,348 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 722 Dinar ($0.50) | $0.75 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 31,676 Dinar ($22) | $33 | - 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 14,773 Dinar ($10) | $19 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 34% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,776 Dinar ($3.96) | $6 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,778 Dinar ($7) | $12 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,325 Dinar ($21) | $38 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 11,186 Dinar ($8) | $5.84 | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,958 Dinar ($2.71) | $3.56 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,309 Dinar ($3.64) | $4.19 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,797 Dinar ($1.92) | $3.00 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,215 Dinar ($1.52) | $2.31 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,000 Dinar ($9) | $23 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 22% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,298 Dinar ($17) | $37 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22,272 Dinar ($15) | $16 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar ($21) | $60 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 56,248 Dinar ($39) | $69 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,970 Dinar ($6) | $8 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,946 Dinar ($3.39) | $3.24 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,701 Dinar ($3.22) | $2.85 | + 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Dinar ($309) | $462 | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 92 Dinar ($0.06) | $0.12 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 111,635 Dinar ($77) | $35 | + 118% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,628 Dinar ($1.80) | $9 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 38% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,400 in San Juan you would need to make just about $2,749 (4,009,329 Dinar) in Arbil Governorate.
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