Cost of living comparison
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Iraq vs. Duhok Cost of Living Summary
Iraq is 23.7% more expensive than Duhok.
- Restaurants
-
pay 6.0% more in Iraq
- Groceries
-
pay 0.3% less in Iraq
- Transportation
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pay 31.8% more in Iraq
- Housing
-
pay 35.5% more in Iraq
- Childcare
-
pay 0.2% more in Iraq
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 3.9% more in Iraq
- Clothing
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pay 88.5% more in Iraq
The cost of clothing, housing, transportation, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and childcare in Iraq are more expensive than in Duhok. Notably, clothing is significantly more expensive in Iraq.
Iraq vs. Duhok Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Iraq instead of Duhok, you would:
pay 6.0% more for restaurants
|
Duhok
|
Iraq
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.79
IQD4,968
|
$4.66
IQD6,110
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.34
IQD10,930
|
$6.78
IQD8,883
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.40
IQD523
|
$0.40
IQD522
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.19
IQD248
|
$0.23
IQD298
|
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pay 0.3% less for groceries
|
Duhok
|
Iraq
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.83
IQD1,087
|
$0.76
IQD991
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.48
IQD3,255
|
$2.55
IQD3,344
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.98
IQD6,527
|
$4.46
IQD5,843
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.89
IQD2,479
|
$1.69
IQD2,211
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.35
IQD1,772
|
$1.98
IQD2,593
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.49
IQD648
|
$0.47
IQD621
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.53
IQD696
|
$0.51
IQD662
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.38
IQD497
|
$0.43
IQD562
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.32
IQD422
|
$0.31
IQD400
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.31
IQD402
|
$0.29
IQD375
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.33
IQD428
|
$0.28
IQD369
|
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Duhok vs. Iraq - Cost of groceries
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pay 31.8% more for transportation
|
Duhok
|
Iraq
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.52
IQD3,305
|
$2.08
IQD2,726
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$15.50
IQD20,313
|
$37.40
IQD49,000
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$17,890.19
IQD23,438,051
|
$15,792.71
IQD20,690,124
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.32
IQD17,453
|
$15.36
IQD20,122
|
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pay 35.5% more for housing
|
Duhok
|
Iraq
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$28.28
IQD37,053
|
$36.30
IQD47,550
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$176.10
IQD230,714
|
$287.91
IQD377,192
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$123.97
IQD162,414
|
$193.91
IQD254,047
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$71.12
IQD93,168
|
$66.74
IQD87,432
|
|
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pay 0.2% more for childcare
|
Duhok
|
Iraq
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$112.47
IQD147,341
|
$138.70
IQD181,705
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,677.50
IQD3,507,806
|
$2,066.25
IQD2,707,011
|
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pay 3.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Duhok
|
Iraq
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.90
IQD2,484
|
$2.78
IQD3,639
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.75
IQD3,602
|
$2.47
IQD3,234
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.90
IQD2,484
|
$2.00
IQD2,614
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$52.09
IQD68,245
|
$34.51
IQD45,213
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.45
IQD9,766
|
$8.34
IQD10,921
|
|
Duhok vs. Iraq - Cost of entertainment and sports
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pay 88.5% more for clothing
|
Duhok
|
Iraq
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$9.94
IQD13,021
|
$25.03
IQD32,796
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$19.88
IQD26,042
|
$27.73
IQD36,333
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$29.82
IQD39,063
|
$50.80
IQD66,555
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$19.88
IQD26,042
|
$38.19
IQD50,032
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Duhok vs. Iraq - Cost of clothing
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