Cost of Living in Erbil
Summary of cost of living in Erbil (Irbil), Iraq:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,195.6$ (2,874,492.3IQD), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 626.1$ (819,672.1IQD), excluding rent.
- Erbil is 51.5% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Erbil is, on average, 75.0% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10,000.00 IQD | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 30,000.00 IQD | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11,500.00 IQD | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2,500.00 IQD | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2,750.00 IQD | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3,957.60 IQD | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 619.00 IQD | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 258.33 IQD | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6,674.28 IQD | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 984.99 IQD | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1,060.94 IQD | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2,471.43 IQD | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4,574.72 IQD | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2,826.43 IQD | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8,320.59 IQD | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 695.31 IQD | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 693.74 IQD | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 674.09 IQD | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 453.59 IQD | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 403.98 IQD | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 426.91 IQD | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 921.60 IQD | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 694.44 IQD | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15,000.00 IQD | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1,939.99 IQD | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2,583.33 IQD | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 3,500.00 IQD | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 750.00 IQD | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 45,411.10 IQD | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3,000.00 IQD | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4,828.03 IQD | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 9,000.00 IQD | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3,403.67 IQD | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,565,698.78 IQD | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,136,821.95 IQD | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 135,216.29 IQD | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22,727.27 IQD | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 38,399.12 IQD | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 90,218.87 IQD | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15,263.14 IQD | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15,000.00 IQD | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 355,740.70 IQD | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 3,779,602.74 IQD | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 44,682.01 IQD | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 67,091.27 IQD | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 123,125.00 IQD | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 106,138.08 IQD | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 543,087.28 IQD | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 382,312.54 IQD | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 958,661.19 IQD | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 653,727.40 IQD | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 132,091.53 IQD | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 79,791.98 IQD | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 656,066.97 IQD | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 14.33 |
Prices in Erbil (Irbil)
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Last update: March 2025
Last update: March 2025
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I want information about rent and living cost
Thank you.
Am ara and am 17 yrs old from Erbil . Living in Erbil is extremely safe and the monthly wages are also good specifically for foreigners .