Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 137% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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| Food | + 90% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 90% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (23,531 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (14,411 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.13 (6,474 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (1,619 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (5,319 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.51 (3,937 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 303% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.35 (8,380 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.78 (4,357 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (2,353 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (2,016 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (10,514 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.70 (4,236 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 207% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (2,352 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 175% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 160% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amsterdam | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,476 (3,881,432 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,915 (3,001,487 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 360% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €184 (289,143 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,476 (2,313,292 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,275 (1,997,799 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €124 (195,075 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (68,343 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €389 (609,324 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (206,552 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (19,163 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (27,569 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 368% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 90% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (151,760 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 245% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (67,062 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (154,110 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 (223,265 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 220% | |
| Transportation | + 286% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 286% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,178 (52,001,112 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 (2,919 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 305% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €96 (151,127 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 417% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (40,551 Dinar) | 16,537 Dinar | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 38% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.58 (7,185 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (17,859 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (52,857 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.14 (6,486 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.42 (5,353 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (5,719 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (2,759 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.91 (2,997 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 (48,071 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | + 264% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 36% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amsterdam | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (66,764 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (39,550 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (162,773 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 443% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (111,369 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (19,105 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 (5,549 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (7,701 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 (712,506 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (204 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (74,572 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (10,217 Dinar) | 2,646 Dinar | + 286% | |
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TOTAL | + 137% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 381 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2022.
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