- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Kirkuk, Iraq compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 41% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,333 Dinar (5.964 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,333 Dinar (9 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Dinar (5.591 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Dinar (2.236 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,900 Dinar (3.243 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,328 Dinar (1.485 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,276 Dinar (3.664 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,750 Dinar (1.957 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,426 Dinar (1.594 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,250 Dinar (1.398 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,426 Dinar (1.594 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (1.118 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 16% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 680,878 Dinar (761 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Dinar (447 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Dinar (112 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 273% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 300 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 250 Dinar | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 25 Dinar | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Dinar (45 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 49% | |
40” flat screen TV | 712,748 Dinar (797 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 180 Dinar | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,000 Dinar (9 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3.750 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 53% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 14,458 Dinar (16 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 91% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 80 Dinar | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (28 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 86% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,000 Dinar (34 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 85% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 15% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,712,700 Dinar (22,042 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 561 Dinar (0.628 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 Dinar (39 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 30% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Dinar (1.118 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 12 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 45 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (1.677 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,000 Dinar (4.473 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (5.591 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Dinar (2.236 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Dinar (2.236 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Dinar (5.591 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 7% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 24% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Dinar (22 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Dinar (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Dinar (0.559 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 81% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 350,000 Dinar (391 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | - 67% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (0.134 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,000 Dinar (45 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 25% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Dinar (2.795 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on October 05, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 20% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,700 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,353 Dinar
(1,209,723 Dinar)
in Kirkuk.
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