Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 94% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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| Food | + 55% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 55% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dubai | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 (16,920 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (11,145 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (5,428 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (2,239 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (5,370 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.75 (1,691 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 (10,853 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (2,702 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.72 (1,327 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (3,716 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 68 (24,252 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (3,005 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.41 (1,570 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 123% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dubai | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,389 (2,989,117 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,046 (1,798,062 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 835 (297,527 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,419 (1,930,943 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,583 (1,276,549 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 646 (230,029 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 296 (105,514 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 789 (281,107 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 341 (121,600 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 (14,300 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (13,210 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 124% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 51% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Dubai | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 232 (82,518 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (72,926 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 326 (116,165 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 392 (139,559 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 141% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dubai | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 108,414 (38,630,839 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.95 (1,050 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 277 (98,774 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 238% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 51 (18,007 Dinar) | 18,774 Dinar | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 52% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Dubai | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (7,808 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (13,192 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 241 (85,903 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (7,612 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (5,566 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (7,079 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (4,514 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (5,485 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 (14,075 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 65% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dubai | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 174 (62,044 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (34,622 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 234 (83,493 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 414 (147,414 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 95 (33,945 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 249% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (8,720 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (14,856 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | + 213% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,081 (741,502 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.40 (142 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 276 (98,505 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (6,541 Dinar) | 2,709 Dinar | + 141% | |
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TOTAL | + 94% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 818 prices entered by 230 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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