City in Erbil Governorate, Iraq

Cost of living in Erbil

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Erbil

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about ().

Prices in Erbil

Typical 2026 ranges in IQD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

Item	IQD	US$
Housing
1-bedroom apartment, center (month)	ع.د800,000–1.6M	$611–1,220
1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month)	ع.د400,000–900,000	$305–687
Hostel dorm bed (night)	ع.د20,000–35,000	$15–27
Mid-range hotel room (night)	ع.د100,000–200,000	$76–153
Food and drink
Local meal or street food	ع.د5,000–10,000	$3.8–7.6
Mid-range restaurant, per person	ع.د20,000–40,000	$15–31
Cappuccino	ع.د3,500–6,000	$2.7–4.6
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar	ع.د5,000–10,000	$3.8–7.6
Getting around
Public transport, one ride	ع.د1,000–2,000	$0.8–1.5
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km	ع.د5,000–10,000	$3.8–7.6
Work and life
Gym membership (month)	ع.د60,000–120,000	$46–92
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)	ع.د15,000–30,000	$11–23

Quick answers

How much is rent in Erbil?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ع.د800,000–1.6M ($611–1,220) a month in the center and ع.د400,000–900,000 ($305–687) outside it.

How much does food cost in Erbil?

A local meal is ع.د5,000–10,000 ($3.8–7.6); a mid-range restaurant is ع.د20,000–40,000 ($15–31) per person.

Is Iraq expensive?

Prices in Iraq are about 38% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.