Erbil
capital of Kurdistan Region in Iraq
Live & travel in Erbil
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Oct 22, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 41%
Embassies & consulates in Erbil
17 missions from 17 countries
Embassy 1
Consulate General 9
Where to eat in Erbil
- Kebab Yasin (Main)Mid-range
- Dawa 2Splurge
Mosul Road, Erbil
- Marina RestaurantSplurge
Ankawa 108
- Deutscher Hof
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Erbil · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Erbil?
The travel guide to Erbil lists Kebab Yasin (Main), Dawa 2, and Marina Restaurant.
Is Erbil safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Iraq at Level 4. The national intentional-homicide rate is 9.5 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Erbil?
Roughly $1,900 per month for a remote worker, based on Iraq price levels (42% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Erbil in November?
In November Erbil averages a high of 31°C, a low of -1°C and about 31 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Erbil?
17 diplomatic missions, including Canada (Consulate General), China (Consulate General), France (Consulate General), Germany (Consulate General), India (Consulate General), Palestine (Consulate General), Poland (Consulate General), and Türkiye (Consulate General).
Cities in Iraq
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.