Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 83% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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| Food | + 97% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 97% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Brussels | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (26,207 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (14,345 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 (7,114 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (1,749 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.58 (6,396 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 (3,955 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 304% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (9,611 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (3,306 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (2,246 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.14 (2,982 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (11,276 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.96 (4,130 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 200% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (2,792 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 85% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Brussels | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,678 (2,342,624 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,435 (2,004,273 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €333 (465,157 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €981 (1,369,223 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €817 (1,140,837 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (150,452 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 (65,163 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €438 (611,822 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (176,764 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (11,817 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (15,085 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 156% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 42% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Brussels | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (117,438 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (50,966 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (132,467 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (163,645 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 131% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Brussels | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,928 (43,183,156 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (2,589 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 259% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (68,482 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 134% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (30,871 Dinar) | 18,774 Dinar | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 31% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Brussels | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (11,016 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (8,746 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (44,136 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.96 (6,925 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.42 (6,173 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.25 (5,927 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (2,344 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.54 (3,551 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (36,832 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 38% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Brussels | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (68,183 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (33,768 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (81,295 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (111,455 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (13,212 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.47 (4,846 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 (7,058 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (596,623 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (298 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 196% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (43,213 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (11,186 Dinar) | 2,709 Dinar | + 313% | |
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TOTAL | + 83% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 272 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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