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Cost of living in Arbil Governorate, Iraq compared to Žilina, Slovakia
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Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 38% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,779 Dinar (€14) | €5.19 | + 165% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,766 Dinar (€8) | €4.72 | + 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,250 Dinar (€2.26) | €2.81 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,692 Dinar (€1.17) | €0.71 | + 67% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,093 Dinar (€1.45) | €2.08 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,111 Dinar (€0.77) | €1.64 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,712 Dinar (€3.97) | €4.69 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,639 Dinar (€1.14) | €1.12 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,222 Dinar (€0.85) | €1.52 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,743 Dinar (€1.21) | €0.69 | + 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,183 Dinar (€13) | €3.40 | + 271% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,300 Dinar (€0.90) | €1.20 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 698 Dinar (€0.48) | €0.35 | + 40% | |
Housing | + 94% | |||
Housing in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 94% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,872,290 Dinar (€1,300) | €558 | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 901,579 Dinar (€626) | €374 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 117,500 Dinar (€82) | €142 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,547,500 Dinar (€1,074) | €373 | + 188% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 823,350 Dinar (€572) | €300 | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 147,268 Dinar (€102) | €69 | + 48% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55,318 Dinar (€38) | €13 | + 202% | |
40” flat screen TV | 633,524 Dinar (€440) | €389 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,890 Dinar (€71) | €79 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,301 Dinar (€7) | €5.82 | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,001 Dinar (€3.47) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 21% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 68,228 Dinar (€47) | €55 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 60,127 Dinar (€42) | €26 | + 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,443 Dinar (€52) | €63 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,127 Dinar (€48) | €81 | - 41% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 2% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,168,000 Dinar (€14,002) | €20,154 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 729 Dinar (€0.51) | €1.18 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 52,325 Dinar (€36) | €19 | + 93% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,798 Dinar (€7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 2% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,628 Dinar (€4.60) | €5.06 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,614 Dinar (€7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 34,369 Dinar (€24) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 11,186 Dinar (€8) | €3.45 | + 125% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,031 Dinar (€2.80) | €3.50 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,667 Dinar (€3.93) | €4.01 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,847 Dinar (€1.98) | €1.56 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,187 Dinar (€1.52) | €1.76 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,500 Dinar (€9) | €7 | + 25% | |
Entertainment | + 76% | |||
Entertainment in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 76% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,333 Dinar (€19) | €15 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 23,667 Dinar (€16) | €13 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,667 Dinar (€8) | €23 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 81,250 Dinar (€56) | €26 | + 120% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,166 Dinar (€8) | €3.77 | + 106% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,625 Dinar (€4.60) | €1.65 | + 179% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,556 Dinar (€3.16) | €1.13 | + 181% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (€0.08) | €0.10 | - 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 145,000 Dinar (€101) | €27 | + 277% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,578 Dinar (€2.48) | €3.37 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | + 45% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) is 45% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €2,458
(3,539,747 Dinar)
in Arbil Governorate
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Žilina.
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