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Cost of Living in Kūhbil

Kūhbil, Nīnawá, Iraq · Population 13,281

▼ -16% vs Iraq average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)ع.د467,922 ($357)
Couple, monthlyع.د832,360 ($635)
Family of four, monthlyع.د1,078,268 ($823)

Estimated Prices in Kūhbil

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantع.د4,952 ($3.78)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeع.د19,807 ($15.12)per meal
Cappuccinoع.د1,486 ($1.13)each
Monthly groceries (single person)ع.د112,241 ($85.68)per month
Monthly public transport passع.د18,157 ($13.86)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentع.د47,867 ($36.54)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)ع.د13,865 ($10.58)per month
Fitness club membershipع.د13,865 ($10.58)per month
Cinema ticketع.د3,631 ($2.77)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreع.د198,090 ($151)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreع.د137,802 ($105)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreع.د413,406 ($316)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Kūhbil is ع.د589,500 ($450) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ع.د467,922 ($357) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ع.د608,299 ($464) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ع.د137,802 ($105)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Tall Banāt

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Khānah Sūr

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Tall ‘Afar

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Zummār

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Other Major Cities in Iraq

Baghdad

Baghdād · pop. 8,126,755

ع.د695,054 ($531) / mo

Mosul

Nīnawá · pop. 1,792,000

ع.د603,328 ($461) / mo

Al Başrah

Al Başrah · pop. 1,326,564

ع.د603,328 ($461) / mo

Kirkuk

Karkūk · pop. 975,000

ع.د557,885 ($426) / mo

As Sulaymānīyah

As Sulaymānīyah · pop. 878,146

ع.د557,885 ($426) / mo

Ar Ramādī

Al Anbār · pop. 874,543

ع.د557,885 ($426) / mo

Erbil

Arbīl · pop. 846,000

ع.د557,885 ($426) / mo

An Najaf

An Najaf · pop. 724,700

ع.د557,885 ($426) / mo

Living in Kūhbil

Kūhbil is one of the key cities in Iraq. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ع.د467,922 ($357), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ع.د137,802 ($105) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ع.د1,078,268 ($823) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ع.د832,360 ($635) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Kūhbil is ع.د589,500 ($450). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ع.د608,299 ($464) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kūhbil expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ع.د467,922 ($357) per month in Kūhbil including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Iraq.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Kūhbil?
A net salary of around ع.د608,299 ($464) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kūhbil with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kūhbil is ع.د589,500 ($450).
How much is rent in Kūhbil?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ع.د198,090 ($151) per month in the city centre and ع.د137,802 ($105) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ع.د413,406 ($316).
Is Kūhbil cheaper than Iraq on average?
Yes — Kūhbil is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Iraq average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Kūhbil?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ع.د112,241 ($86) in Kūhbil. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ع.د4,952 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ع.د1,486 ($1).
How do transport costs in Kūhbil compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kūhbil is estimated at ع.د18,157 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kūhbil are estimates based on Iraq national averages adjusted for city size (population 13,281). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.