Cost of living in Marseille (France) is 65% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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| Food | + 97% | |||
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| Food in Marseille (France) is 97% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Marseille | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (28,573 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (13,530 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (8,646 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (1,716 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.69 (6,532 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.18 (4,425 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 353% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (13,691 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.07 (4,275 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.76 (2,452 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.76 (2,452 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (14,200 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (3,096 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (1,398 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Marseille (France) is 31% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Marseille | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,196 (1,665,691 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €903 (1,258,172 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (159,557 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €761 (1,059,552 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 (729,153 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €56 (77,719 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (50,821 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €542 (754,719 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (124,728 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (9,706 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (22,948 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 290% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Marseille (France) is 35% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Marseille | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (133,233 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (44,424 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (131,368 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (131,390 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Marseille (France) is 112% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Marseille | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,482 (32,710,931 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (2,509 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 248% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (62,579 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 (41,936 Dinar) | 18,775 Dinar | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Marseille (France) is 24% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Marseille | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (11,756 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (8,739 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (34,176 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (5,311 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.41 (6,144 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.79 (5,282 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (2,649 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (3,156 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (30,866 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Marseille (France) is 50% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Marseille | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (71,313 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (27,530 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (87,359 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (99,997 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (15,776 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.76 (5,242 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.46 (7,612 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €466 (649,425 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (388 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 286% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (59,441 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (13,790 Dinar) | 2,709 Dinar | + 409% | |
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TOTAL | + 65% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 45 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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