Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 40% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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| Food | + 42% | |||
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 42% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 6 (12,838 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.916 (10,124 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.844 (3,796 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.070 (2,203 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.551 (3,193 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.658 (1,355 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.901 (5,973 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.421 (2,927 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.626 (1,290 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.700 (7,618 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | + 390% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (31,499 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.190 (2,451 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.320 (659 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 513 (1,057,153 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 345 (710,432 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 64 (132,262 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 329 (677,319 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 184 (377,867 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 48 (97,999 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 30 (61,293 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 228 (469,010 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 80 (163,965 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.547 (9,362 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.847 (9,980 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 94% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 55 (113,229 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 46 (95,547 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 73 (149,818 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 69 (141,072 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 117% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,432 (42,070,955 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.907 (1,867 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 36 (74,955 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 157% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 6 (12,702 Dinar) | 16,538 Dinar | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 17% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.710 (7,639 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (12,818 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (45,091 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.146 (6,479 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.860 (5,888 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.195 (6,579 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.218 (2,507 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.181 (4,491 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.069 (10,438 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 23% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 26 (54,179 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (34,775 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 28 (57,622 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 (74,728 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 4.983 (10,260 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.925 (6,023 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.770 (11,881 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | + 150% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 425 (874,853 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (82 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 50 (101,999 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.661 (5,478 Dinar) | 2,646 Dinar | + 107% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 221 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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