Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 48% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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| Food | + 60% | |||
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| Food in Valencia (Spain) is 60% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Valencia | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (24,603 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (12,772 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (5,748 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (1,455 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.36 (3,645 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (2,969 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.53 (8,532 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (2,746 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (2,406 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.75 (1,157 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (9,511 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 (3,062 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (1,519 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 27% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Valencia | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,009 (1,556,382 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €743 (1,145,109 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (209,858 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €709 (1,093,927 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €517 (797,946 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (140,418 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (43,039 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (579,997 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (155,117 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (20,272 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (15,203 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 158% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 29% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Valencia | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (124,221 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 183% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (43,666 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (119,332 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (133,974 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 117% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Valencia | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,636 (42,617,350 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (2,518 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 249% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (61,499 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 110% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (26,869 Dinar) | 16,538 Dinar | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 43% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Valencia | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (12,099 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.95 (9,179 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (112,099 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 275% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.27 (6,586 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.01 (4,639 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (5,624 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (2,121 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.15 (3,322 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (34,241 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 11% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Valencia | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (50,118 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (25,760 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (91,706 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 206% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (63,949 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (14,879 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.98 (4,601 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.15 (4,860 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €463 (714,585 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (276 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (70,779 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 (7,825 Dinar) | 2,646 Dinar | + 196% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 547 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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