Cost of living in Erbil is 54% higher than in Tokmok (without rent).
Rent in Erbil is 10% more expensive than in Tokmok.
Cost of living including rent in Erbil is 30% higher than in Tokmok.
Food in Erbil is 19% more expensive than in Tokmok.
Transport in Erbil is 818% more expensive than in Tokmok.
| Erbil | Tokmok | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Erbil | Tokmok | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.61 $ | 5.92 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.6 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 5.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.13 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 0.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.83 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.83 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8 $ | 9.82 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.48 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 7.39 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.76 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.7 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.66 $ | 1.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.76 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21 $ | 3.59 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.1 $ | 13 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.4 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.21 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.64 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.06 $ | 1.23 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.8 $ | 19 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
94.9 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.9 $ | 12.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 282 $ | 311 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 512 $ | 566 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 422 $ | 426 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 820 $ | 843 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,036 $ | 1,127 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 648 $ | 890 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 570 $ | 329 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.2 % | 18.52 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 70.9 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.91 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Haircut | 3.78 $ | 3.21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.5 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37.6 $ | 39.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 288 $ | 235 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,570 $ | 6,295 $ |