Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 36% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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Food | + 60% | |||
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Food in Athens (Greece) is 60% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Athens | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (21,489 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (11,016 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.18 (6,441 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (2,144 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.58 (5,520 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.85 (2,859 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 192% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.77 (7,362 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.52 (2,340 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (1,359 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (1,932 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (17,564 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.07 (3,187 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 131% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (1,253 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 46% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Athens (Greece) is about the same as in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €846 (1,304,766 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €541 (834,904 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (229,981 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €567 (874,179 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €361 (556,971 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 (145,240 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (30,509 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | €321 (494,463 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (137,320 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (13,452 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | + 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (11,124 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 89% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 29% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Athens | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (118,779 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 170% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (44,928 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (136,439 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 102% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (114,934 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 65% | |
Transportation | + 74% | |||
Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 74% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,102 (31,000,114 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (2,943 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 308% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (44,698 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (19,951 Dinar) | 16,538 Dinar | + 21% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 20% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.62 (5,585 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | - 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (12,296 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (56,572 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.46 (8,420 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.71 (5,719 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.28 (5,052 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (2,934 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.65 (4,079 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (17,553 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | + 33% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 34% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Athens | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (48,664 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 100% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (24,145 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (61,651 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 106% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (73,799 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (17,369 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.91 (6,035 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.80 (5,866 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | + 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €497 (765,999 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.42 (653 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 549% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (65,701 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.49 (6,930 Dinar) | 2,646 Dinar | + 162% | |
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TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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