Cost of living in Arbil Governorate, Iraq vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 41% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,477 Dinar (£8) | £10 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,520 Dinar (£4.71) | £5.65 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,554 Dinar (£1.76) | £4.17 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,588 Dinar (£0.79) | £0.73 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,110 Dinar (£1.04) | £2.75 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,052 Dinar (£0.52) | £1.92 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,666 Dinar (£2.80) | £5.41 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,618 Dinar (£0.80) | £1.89 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,002 Dinar (£0.50) | £0.81 | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,585 Dinar (£0.78) | £2.16 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,498 Dinar (£10) | £7 | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,257 Dinar (£0.62) | £1.92 | - 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 790 Dinar (£0.39) | £0.74 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 55% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 990,566 Dinar (£490) | £1,367 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 652,591 Dinar (£323) | £832 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 136,983 Dinar (£68) | £164 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 982,554 Dinar (£486) | £1,029 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 550,037 Dinar (£272) | £915 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 147,360 Dinar (£73) | £156 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,364 Dinar (£19) | £19 | + 0% | |
40” flat screen tv | 479,988 Dinar (£237) | £340 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,913 Dinar (£69) | £71 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,518 Dinar (£5.20) | £5.36 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,889 Dinar (£2.91) | £10 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 30% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 48,772 Dinar (£24) | £49 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 53,033 Dinar (£26) | £32 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 68,528 Dinar (£34) | £54 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 62,930 Dinar (£31) | £55 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 67% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,278,700 Dinar (£10,031) | £22,837 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 722 Dinar (£0.36) | £1.23 | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 31,676 Dinar (£16) | £59 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 14,773 Dinar (£7) | £13 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 37% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,776 Dinar (£2.86) | £2.90 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,778 Dinar (£4.84) | £9 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,325 Dinar (£15) | £75 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 11,186 Dinar (£5.53) | £2.74 | + 102% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,958 Dinar (£1.96) | £1.35 | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,309 Dinar (£2.63) | £2.57 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,797 Dinar (£1.38) | £1.80 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,215 Dinar (£1.10) | £1.49 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,000 Dinar (£6) | £11 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 41% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,298 Dinar (£12) | £23 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22,272 Dinar (£11) | £22 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (£15) | £100 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 56,248 Dinar (£28) | £54 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,970 Dinar (£4.44) | £8 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,946 Dinar (£2.45) | £2.65 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,701 Dinar (£2.33) | £3.79 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Dinar (£223) | £295 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 92 Dinar (£0.05) | £0.20 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 111,635 Dinar (£55) | £35 | + 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,628 Dinar (£1.30) | £9 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 52% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,500 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £2,157 (4,359,982 Dinar) in Arbil Governorate.
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