Erbil - Post Report Question and Answers
How would you describe the availability and cost of groceries and household supplies relative to your home country?
Relatively expensive. Western goods are expensive, and so are meat, veggies and fruits. There are random runs to the stores that only a handful of people can get on each week where you can get groceries; otherwise you can't get much. The fruit and veggie guy comes on the compound three times a week and charges exorbitant rates for his stuff. There are three tiny stores on the compound but they don't carry meat (that's not expired) or anything perishable. You're expected to buy prepared foods from the three on-compound restaurants with the $52/day you get. - Apr 2018
There are three small shops on compound that sell basic grocery items, including alcohol, cheese, and frozen meats. Security situation permitted, there are weekly runs to the grocery stores for limited numbers of staff. It is best to use your consumables shipment very wisely. - Feb 2016
