Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 32% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 27% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Prague | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 198 Kč (12,550 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 179 Kč (11,334 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 Kč (6,323 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Kč (1,575 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 73 Kč (4,645 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66 Kč (4,220 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 331% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Kč (7,936 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 42 Kč (2,676 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč (1,487 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Kč (1,395 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 157 Kč (9,950 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37 Kč (2,331 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Kč (866 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 32% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Prague | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,280 Kč (1,858,225 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,999 Kč (1,332,653 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,679 Kč (296,973 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,099 Kč (1,275,592 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,270 Kč (969,124 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,196 Kč (139,337 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 279 Kč (17,711 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,620 Kč (610,528 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,407 Kč (216,233 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 265 Kč (16,799 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 244 Kč (15,511 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 62% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Prague | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,788 Kč (113,475 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,080 Kč (68,530 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,980 Kč (125,636 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,285 Kč (145,036 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 54% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Prague | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 538,695 Kč (34,187,841 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Kč (2,711 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 276% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 528 Kč (33,494 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 265 Kč (16,823 Dinar) | 16,537 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 39% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Prague | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 Kč (10,008 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 161 Kč (10,196 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,089 Kč (69,083 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 112 Kč (7,120 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 94 Kč (5,941 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 102 Kč (6,457 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 Kč (2,844 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Kč (3,487 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 582 Kč (36,949 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 5% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Prague | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 617 Kč (39,138 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 421 Kč (26,714 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,364 Kč (149,998 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 400% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,209 Kč (76,705 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 177 Kč (11,246 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 Kč (4,126 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46 Kč (2,911 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,289 Kč (779,886 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.93 Kč (249 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 937 Kč (59,438 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 123 Kč (7,827 Dinar) | 2,646 Dinar | + 196% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 475 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2022.
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