Iraq vs Iraq · 88 km apart
Iraq
single / month
Cheaper overallIraq
single / month
| Expense | Erbil | Kirkuk | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.45 | $4.45 | Erbil |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $17.81 | $17.81 | Erbil |
| Cappuccino | $1.34 | $1.34 | Erbil |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $101 | $101 | Erbil |
| Monthly public transport pass | $16.32 | $16.32 | Erbil |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $43.04 | $43.04 | Erbil |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.47 | $12.47 | Erbil |
| Fitness club membership | $12.47 | $12.47 | Erbil |
| Cinema ticket | $3.26 | $3.26 | Erbil |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $186 | $186 | Erbil |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $129 | $129 | Erbil |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $387 | $387 | Erbil |
| Total single-person budget | $426 | $426 | Erbil |
| Average net salary | $530 | $530 |
Erbil is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Erbil runs about $426 versus $426 in Kirkuk — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Erbil leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Erbil · Full cost of living in Kirkuk