Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 85% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 72% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Cologne | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (22,729 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (13,213 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.04 (7,026 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (1,622 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.85 (6,761 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.07 (4,283 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 338% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.45 (7,586 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (3,261 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (2,965 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 215% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (1,554 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (9,734 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (2,927 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (1,736 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 79% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Cologne | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,955 (2,723,445 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (1,867,246 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (261,997 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,116 (1,555,253 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €836 (1,163,910 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (187,239 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (37,727 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €480 (668,406 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (127,243 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.59 (7,789 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (21,287 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 261% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 61% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Cologne | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (119,977 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (67,238 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (125,764 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (159,947 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 180% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Cologne | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,818 (38,751,021 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (2,564 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 256% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (104,512 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 258% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (27,580 Dinar) | 18,775 Dinar | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Cologne | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (8,722 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (14,166 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (64,716 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.18 (4,423 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.06 (2,865 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.09 (2,910 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (2,311 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (1,998 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (31,036 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cologne | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (61,449 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (28,309 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €195 (272,237 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 807% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (113,173 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (11,420 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (4,028 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (5,635 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (693,588 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (115 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (45,525 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (9,487 Dinar) | 2,709 Dinar | + 250% | |
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TOTAL | + 85% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 143 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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