Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 11% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Mumbai (India) is 6% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨880 (13,817 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨531 (8,338 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨206 (3,240 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨68 (1,064 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨90 (1,414 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨58 (904 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨268 (4,208 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (2,650 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨38 (602 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨190 (2,976 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,501 (23,574 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨107 (1,678 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (637 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is about the same as in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mumbai | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨111,293 (1,747,516 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨54,687 (858,694 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨6,807 (106,886 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨66,829 (1,049,344 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨32,232 (506,100 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,458 (70,004 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨745 (11,702 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨36,589 (574,523 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,393 (210,290 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨543 (8,522 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨327 (5,130 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 16% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,716 (42,645 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,344 (68,215 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,513 (86,570 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,013 (47,303 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 16% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mumbai | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,457,480 (22,885,268 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (1,699 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨837 (13,138 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨234 (3,669 Dinar) | 18,775 Dinar | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 35% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨115 (1,803 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨268 (4,205 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨907 (14,238 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨298 (4,681 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨238 (3,733 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨306 (4,810 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨165 (2,586 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (1,347 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨351 (5,512 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 37% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mumbai | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,561 (24,514 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨573 (8,996 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,303 (20,452 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,446 (38,407 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨711 (11,169 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨309 (4,852 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨329 (5,160 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,273 (663,767 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.13 (18 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,264 (35,542 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨328 (5,148 Dinar) | 2,709 Dinar | + 90% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 540 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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