Cost of living in Bordeaux (France) is 58% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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Food | + 77% | |||
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Food in Bordeaux (France) is 77% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Bordeaux | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (22,748 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (12,611 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (9,006 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 165% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (1,492 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.48 (4,814 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 (2,933 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 200% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (8,724 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.15 (2,977 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (2,406 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 156% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.29 (3,163 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | + 103% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (15,187 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (2,673 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 94% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (1,935 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 126% | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Bordeaux (France) is 44% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Bordeaux | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,568 (2,168,842 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,080 (1,493,504 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 129% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (191,484 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €887 (1,227,097 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €611 (845,459 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (118,594 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (31,105 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (507,681 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (128,438 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (11,555 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (21,236 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 261% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Bordeaux (France) is 33% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Bordeaux | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (110,136 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 150% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (50,278 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (101,698 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (152,220 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 118% | |
Transportation | + 109% | |||
Transportation in Bordeaux (France) is 109% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Bordeaux | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,598 (35,413,482 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (2,450 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 240% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (62,762 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 115% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (30,788 Dinar) | 18,775 Dinar | + 64% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Bordeaux (France) is 12% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Bordeaux | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (8,409 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (8,919 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (34,587 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.71 (6,523 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 (5,633 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.63 (5,024 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (2,614 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (2,607 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (24,525 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | + 85% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Bordeaux (France) is 19% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Bordeaux | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (55,624 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 128% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (28,117 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (99,133 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 230% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (81,260 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | + 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (13,448 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (4,847 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.92 (8,194 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | + 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €407 (563,718 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (108 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (72,094 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (13,922 Dinar) | 2,709 Dinar | + 414% | |
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TOTAL | + 58% |

These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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