Cost of Living Comparison Between Erbil and An Nasiriyah Cost of Living Comparison Between Erbil and An Nasiriyah

😐 Solo nomad: Erbil is 24.3% more expensive than An Nasiriyah without rent, and 26.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Erbil is 42.6% more expensive than An Nasiriyah without rent, and 39.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Erbil
An Nasiriyah
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.5 IQD 9,819
$3.16 IQD 4,135
137.34%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.23 IQD 30.4K
$12.22 IQD 16K
90.10%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.76 IQD 11.5K
$6.84 IQD 8,960
28.07%
Cappuccino
$3.14 IQD 4,111
$2.73 IQD 3,568
15.02%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.48 IQD 627
$0.39 IQD 516
23.08%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.2 IQD 261
$0.17 IQD 225
17.65%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.95 IQD 2,556
$3.4 IQD 4,444
-42.65%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.13 IQD 2,782
$2.8 IQD 3,671
-23.93%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Erbil
An Nasiriyah
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.38 IQD 1,811
$0.9 IQD 1,182
53.33%
White Bread (500g)
$0.8 IQD 1,046
$0.82 IQD 1,076
-2.44%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.79 IQD 2,346
$1.43 IQD 1,878
25.17%
Eggs
$1.99 IQD 2,605
$1.67 IQD 2,185
19.16%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.57 IQD 9,907
$3.17 IQD 4,152
138.80%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.75 IQD 6,218
$3.8 IQD 4,975
25.00%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.08 IQD 18.4K
$8.92 IQD 11.7K
57.85%
Apples (1kg)
$1.19 IQD 1,561
$1.21 IQD 1,590
-1.65%
Banana (1kg)
$1.13 IQD 1,486
$1.15 IQD 1,502
-1.74%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.19 IQD 1,559
$0.87 IQD 1,138
36.78%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.77 IQD 1,008
$0.44 IQD 573
75.00%
Potato (1kg)
$0.67 IQD 880
$0.4 IQD 529
67.50%
Onion (1kg)
$0.76 IQD 997
$0.54 IQD 710
40.74%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.77 IQD 1,004
$0.52 IQD 676
48.08%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.52 IQD 682
$0.43 IQD 566
20.93%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.75 IQD 3,600
$1.55 IQD 2,035
77.42%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.84 IQD 18.1K
$14.75 IQD 19.3K
-6.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.4 IQD 1,827
$1.78 IQD 2,330
-21.35%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.03 IQD 2,654
$2.16 IQD 2,831
-6.02%
🚌 Getting Around
Erbil
An Nasiriyah
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.59 IQD 773
$0.21 IQD 274
180.95%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$34.92 IQD 45.7K
$31.06 IQD 40.7K
12.43%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.34 IQD 3,068
$2.36 IQD 3,083
-0.85%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.34 IQD 3,060
$1.5 IQD 1,958
56.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.02 IQD 9,189
$2.97 IQD 3,894
136.36%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.64 IQD 843
$0.54 IQD 706
18.52%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.2K IQD 25.1M
$20.1K IQD 26.3M
-4.72%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.7K IQD 27.1M
$15.2K IQD 19.9M
36.43%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Erbil
An Nasiriyah
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$99.7 IQD 130.5K
$180 IQD 235.6K
-44.60%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.86 IQD 23.4K
$26 IQD 34K
-31.31%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$30.14 IQD 39.4K
$40.81 IQD 53.4K
-26.15%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Erbil
An Nasiriyah
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$72 IQD 94.2K
$19.29 IQD 25.2K
272.99%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$11.72 IQD 15.3K
$17.09 IQD 22.4K
-31.42%
Cinema Ticket
$11.67 IQD 15.3K
$7.85 IQD 10.3K
48.66%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Erbil
An Nasiriyah
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$270 IQD 353.4K
$168 IQD 219.3K
61.16%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,274 IQD 4.3M
$3,573 IQD 4.7M
-8.37%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Erbil
An Nasiriyah
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$32.88 IQD 43K
$11.46 IQD 15K
186.91%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$48.43 IQD 63.4K
$30.34 IQD 39.7K
59.62%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$80.8 IQD 105.8K
$27.09 IQD 35.5K
198.30%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$76.6 IQD 100.2K
$37.76 IQD 49.4K
102.78%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Erbil
An Nasiriyah
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$439 IQD 574.6K
$244 IQD 319.2K
80.02%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$279 IQD 365.2K
$178 IQD 233.6K
56.33%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$718 IQD 939.3K
$584 IQD 764K
22.95%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$493 IQD 646K
$344 IQD 450.8K
43.30%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,061 IQD 1.4M
$1,010 IQD 1.3M
5.04%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$651 IQD 851.8K
$691 IQD 904.6K
-5.83%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Erbil
An Nasiriyah
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$503 IQD 658.7K
$754 IQD 986.9K
-33.26%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
14.33
5.67
152.73%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Erbil: October 28, 2025

Last update for An Nasiriyah: October 28, 2025

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