Cost of Living Comparison Between Duhok and Erbil Cost of Living Comparison Between Duhok and Erbil

🙂 Solo nomad: Duhok is 38.7% cheaper than Erbil without rent, and 38.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Duhok is 24.6% cheaper than Erbil without rent, and 30.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Duhok
Erbil
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.73 IQD 4,882
$7.69 IQD 10.1K
-51.50%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.77 IQD 24.6K
$23.10 IQD 30.3K
-18.74%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.16 IQD 9,384
$8.79 IQD 11.5K
-18.54%
Cappuccino
$2.63 IQD 3,446
$3.13 IQD 4,098
-15.97%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.40 IQD 521
$0.52 IQD 676
-23.08%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.20 IQD 256
$0.22 IQD 288
-9.09%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.13 IQD 1,476
$1.95 IQD 2,551
-42.05%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.86 IQD 2,438
$2.06 IQD 2,699
-9.71%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Duhok
Erbil
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.32 IQD 1,725
$1.33 IQD 1,748
-0.75%
White Bread (500g)
$0.80 IQD 1,046
$0.84 IQD 1,101
-4.76%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.57 IQD 2,052
$1.80 IQD 2,352
-12.78%
Eggs
$1.80 IQD 2,352
$1.97 IQD 2,584
-8.63%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.20 IQD 6,810
$7.54 IQD 9,872
-31.03%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.98 IQD 3,909
$4.75 IQD 6,222
-37.26%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.83 IQD 16.8K
$14.00 IQD 18.3K
-8.36%
Apples (1kg)
$1.12 IQD 1,462
$1.14 IQD 1,491
-1.75%
Banana (1kg)
$1.20 IQD 1,573
$1.16 IQD 1,519
3.45%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.82 IQD 1,076
$1.13 IQD 1,479
-27.43%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.70 IQD 919
$0.74 IQD 974
-5.41%
Potato (1kg)
$0.72 IQD 946
$0.72 IQD 947
-
Onion (1kg)
$0.75 IQD 979
$0.70 IQD 922
7.14%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.72 IQD 945
$0.74 IQD 965
-2.70%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 IQD 732
$0.56 IQD 732
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.87 IQD 2,445
$2.64 IQD 3,460
-29.17%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.38 IQD 16.2K
$12.45 IQD 16.3K
-0.56%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.43 IQD 1,876
$1.38 IQD 1,805
3.62%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.03 IQD 2,665
$2.00 IQD 2,619
1.50%
🚌 Getting Around
Duhok
Erbil
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.33 IQD 428
$0.59 IQD 779
-44.07%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$15.67 IQD 20.5K
$34.66 IQD 45.4K
-54.79%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.24 IQD 2,928
$2.28 IQD 2,985
-1.75%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.54 IQD 2,014
$2.29 IQD 3,005
-32.75%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.93 IQD 7,772
$7.08 IQD 9,270
-16.24%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.66 IQD 861
$0.70 IQD 914
-5.71%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$18.9K IQD 24.8M
$19.5K IQD 25.5M
-2.97%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$19.6K IQD 25.6M
$20.6K IQD 27.0M
-4.95%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Duhok
Erbil
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$93.2 IQD 122.0K
$101 IQD 132.3K
-7.75%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.84 IQD 12.9K
$17.55 IQD 23.0K
-43.93%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$30.04 IQD 39.4K
$29.42 IQD 38.5K
2.11%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Duhok
Erbil
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$52.1 IQD 68.3K
$73.4 IQD 96.1K
-28.98%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.66 IQD 21.8K
$11.74 IQD 15.4K
41.91%
Cinema Ticket
$7.51 IQD 9,840
$11.69 IQD 15.3K
-35.76%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Duhok
Erbil
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$114 IQD 149.8K
$266 IQD 347.8K
-56.93%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,255 IQD 4.3M
$3,301 IQD 4.3M
-1.41%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Duhok
Erbil
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$9.92 IQD 13.0K
$33.12 IQD 43.4K
-70.05%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$20.19 IQD 26.5K
$49.75 IQD 65.2K
-59.42%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$29.45 IQD 38.6K
$83.1 IQD 108.8K
-64.56%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$19.96 IQD 26.1K
$76.8 IQD 100.7K
-74.02%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Duhok
Erbil
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$179 IQD 234.9K
$439 IQD 575.4K
-59.17%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$127 IQD 166.1K
$276 IQD 361.2K
-54.01%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$371 IQD 485.3K
$738 IQD 967.3K
-49.83%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$351 IQD 459.2K
$483 IQD 632.7K
-27.43%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$466 IQD 610.5K
$1,112 IQD 1.5M
-58.10%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$390 IQD 510.7K
$664 IQD 869.3K
-41.25%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Duhok
Erbil
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$470 IQD 615.9K
$555 IQD 726.5K
-15.22%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
14.33
14.33
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Last update for Duhok: March 2, 2026

Last update for Erbil: March 3, 2026

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