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Cost of Living in Erbil (Irbil)
Monthly Total
$1,222
$21,385
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$327
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$30
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$327
$5,723
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$129
$2,258
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$88
$1,540
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$96
$1,680
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$330
$5,775
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$174
$3,045
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$28
$490
Monthly Total
$1,222
$21,385
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