Cost of Living Comparison Between Kalar and Erbil Cost of Living Comparison Between Kalar and Erbil

🙂 Solo nomad: Kalar is 44.3% cheaper than Erbil without rent, and 47.8% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Kalar is 39% cheaper than Erbil without rent, and 49.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kalar
Erbil
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.87 IQD 2,450
$7.87 IQD 10.3K
-76.24%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.27 IQD 16.1K
$22.86 IQD 29.9K
-46.33%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.66 IQD 4,797
$8.58 IQD 11.2K
-57.34%
Cappuccino
$1.04 IQD 1,366
$3.26 IQD 4,266
-68.10%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.48 IQD 622
$0.51 IQD 674
-5.88%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.16 IQD 216
$0.20 IQD 262
-20.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.93 IQD 2,532
$1.95 IQD 2,547
-1.03%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.05 IQD 2,686
$2.16 IQD 2,824
-5.09%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kalar
Erbil
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.06 IQD 1,387
$1.33 IQD 1,745
-20.30%
White Bread (500g)
$0.85 IQD 1,113
$0.80 IQD 1,044
6.25%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.50 IQD 1,957
$1.80 IQD 2,359
-16.67%
Eggs
$1.31 IQD 1,722
$1.92 IQD 2,508
-31.77%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.40 IQD 4,450
$7.49 IQD 9,801
-54.61%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.25 IQD 2,941
$4.85 IQD 6,345
-53.61%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.31 IQD 16.1K
$14.32 IQD 18.8K
-14.04%
Apples (1kg)
$0.95 IQD 1,239
$1.19 IQD 1,554
-20.17%
Banana (1kg)
$1.19 IQD 1,552
$1.19 IQD 1,564
-
Oranges (1kg)
$0.99 IQD 1,291
$1.19 IQD 1,563
-16.81%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.81 IQD 1,059
$0.81 IQD 1,059
-
Potato (1kg)
$0.69 IQD 910
$0.67 IQD 880
2.99%
Onion (1kg)
$0.71 IQD 930
$0.75 IQD 982
-5.33%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.79 IQD 1,030
$0.74 IQD 968
6.76%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.42 IQD 547
$0.57 IQD 742
-26.32%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.64 IQD 3,457
$2.71 IQD 3,545
-2.58%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.51 IQD 16.4K
$12.53 IQD 16.4K
-0.16%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.37 IQD 1,797
$1.45 IQD 1,899
-5.52%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.03 IQD 2,651
$2.03 IQD 2,654
-
🚌 Getting Around
Kalar
Erbil
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.59 IQD 779
$0.59 IQD 778
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$30.39 IQD 39.8K
$35.17 IQD 46.0K
-13.59%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.34 IQD 3,069
$2.36 IQD 3,096
-0.85%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.95 IQD 2,549
$2.31 IQD 3,019
-15.58%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.74 IQD 4,903
$6.79 IQD 8,893
-44.92%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.64 IQD 843
$0.65 IQD 845
-1.54%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.1K IQD 22.4M
$18.9K IQD 24.8M
-9.41%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.9K IQD 24.7M
$20.4K IQD 26.7M
-7.55%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kalar
Erbil
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$54.1 IQD 70.9K
$98.8 IQD 129.4K
-45.23%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.37 IQD 17.5K
$17.50 IQD 22.9K
-23.60%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.50 IQD 32.1K
$30.35 IQD 39.7K
-19.28%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kalar
Erbil
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$18.85 IQD 24.7K
$73.9 IQD 96.7K
-74.48%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.73 IQD 21.9K
$11.75 IQD 15.4K
42.38%
Cinema Ticket
$7.76 IQD 10.2K
$11.31 IQD 14.8K
-31.39%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kalar
Erbil
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$51.7 IQD 67.7K
$262 IQD 343.0K
-80.28%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,533 IQD 2.0M
$3,323 IQD 4.4M
-53.87%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kalar
Erbil
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$12.81 IQD 16.8K
$33.22 IQD 43.5K
-61.44%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$14.29 IQD 18.7K
$48.02 IQD 62.9K
-70.24%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$26.66 IQD 34.9K
$81.5 IQD 106.8K
-67.30%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$33.04 IQD 43.3K
$77.1 IQD 100.9K
-57.14%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kalar
Erbil
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$173 IQD 226.6K
$430 IQD 562.7K
-59.73%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$105 IQD 137.5K
$276 IQD 361.4K
-61.94%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$286 IQD 374.7K
$724 IQD 947.3K
-60.45%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$148 IQD 194.0K
$496 IQD 649.5K
-70.13%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,264 IQD 4.3M
$1,111 IQD 1.5M
193.90%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$464 IQD 608.0K
$653 IQD 854.3K
-28.83%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kalar
Erbil
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$338 IQD 443.0K
$566 IQD 740.9K
-40.22%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.67
14.33
-60.43%

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

Last update for Kalar: April 13, 2026

Last update for Erbil: April 11, 2026

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