Cost of Living Comparison Between Dohuk (Duhok) and Erbil (Irbil) 
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| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Erbil (Irbil) are 89.6% higher than in Dohuk (Duhok) | |
| Restaurant Prices in Erbil (Irbil) are 27.8% higher than in Dohuk (Duhok) | |
| Groceries Prices in Erbil (Irbil) are 14.4% higher than in Dohuk (Duhok) | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Dohuk (Duhok) Edit |
Erbil (Irbil) Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 5,000.00 IQD | 10,000.00 IQD | +100.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 25,000.00 IQD | 31,000.00 IQD | +24.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11,000.00 IQD | 11,250.00 IQD | +2.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2,500.00 IQD | 3,000.00 IQD | +20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2,750.00 IQD | 2,750.00 IQD | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3,625.00 IQD | 4,192.74 IQD | +15.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 525.80 IQD | 608.18 IQD | +15.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 250.00 IQD | 276.92 IQD | +10.8 % |
Markets | Dohuk (Duhok) Edit |
Erbil (Irbil) Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1,683.33 IQD | 1,683.33 IQD | 0.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1,027.72 IQD | 1,027.72 IQD | 0.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 991.22 IQD | 991.24 IQD | +0.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2,531.25 IQD | 2,531.25 IQD | 0.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2,970.03 IQD | 4,309.13 IQD | +45.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1,782.02 IQD | 2,783.41 IQD | +56.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7,559.88 IQD | 8,600.82 IQD | +13.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 651.59 IQD | 689.84 IQD | +5.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 688.49 IQD | 688.49 IQD | 0.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 500.40 IQD | 654.22 IQD | +30.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 424.80 IQD | 453.59 IQD | +6.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 409.98 IQD | 409.98 IQD | 0.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 427.42 IQD | 427.42 IQD | 0.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 972.22 IQD | 972.22 IQD | 0.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 788.46 IQD | 788.46 IQD | 0.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 25,000.00 IQD | 25,000.00 IQD | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1,708.33 IQD | 1,708.33 IQD | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2,350.00 IQD | 2,350.00 IQD | 0.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2,500.00 IQD | 3,500.00 IQD | +40.0 % |
Transportation | Dohuk (Duhok) Edit |
Erbil (Irbil) Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 446.43 IQD | 750.00 IQD | +68.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 20,429.10 IQD | 45,851.70 IQD | +124.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2,750.00 IQD | 2,750.00 IQD | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2,979.24 IQD | 4,828.03 IQD | +62.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 7,857.35 IQD | 8,500.00 IQD | +8.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 894.81 IQD | 894.83 IQD | +0.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 23,572,035.74 IQD | 23,580,875.66 IQD | +0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,024,248.03 IQD | 26,900,000.00 IQD | +3.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dohuk (Duhok) Edit |
Erbil (Irbil) Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 122,575.37 IQD | 136,611.19 IQD | +11.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 12,698.53 IQD | 16,750.00 IQD | +31.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 36,074.45 IQD | 36,075.06 IQD | +0.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dohuk (Duhok) Edit |
Erbil (Irbil) Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 68,651.92 IQD | 84,684.36 IQD | +23.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | 18,860.29 IQD | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 9,821.68 IQD | 15,000.00 IQD | +52.7 % |
Childcare | Dohuk (Duhok) Edit |
Erbil (Irbil) Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 148,216.82 IQD | 301,388.89 IQD | +103.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 3,605,461.45 IQD | 3,605,742.08 IQD | +0.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dohuk (Duhok) Edit |
Erbil (Irbil) Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 13,095.58 IQD | 42,836.45 IQD | +227.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 26,191.15 IQD | 61,958.54 IQD | +136.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 39,286.73 IQD | 105,000.00 IQD | +167.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 26,191.15 IQD | 88,389.16 IQD | +237.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Dohuk (Duhok) Edit |
Erbil (Irbil) Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 232,144.54 IQD | 543,729.93 IQD | +134.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 163,414.16 IQD | 347,543.90 IQD | +112.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 487,303.84 IQD | 977,016.36 IQD | +100.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 451,592.92 IQD | 662,173.15 IQD | +46.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dohuk (Duhok) Edit |
Erbil (Irbil) Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 57,102.42 IQD | 126,936.07 IQD | +122.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 47,557.74 IQD | 79,764.83 IQD | +67.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dohuk (Duhok) Edit |
Erbil (Irbil) Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 610,128.32 IQD | 669,378.04 IQD | +9.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 14.33 | 14.33 | 0.0 % |
| Last update: | 22 September 2025 | 5 November 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 8 | 45 |
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