Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 60% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,206 Dinar (kr47) | kr136 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,002 Dinar (kr34) | kr67 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,979 Dinar (kr13) | kr29 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,436 Dinar (kr6) | kr8 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,582 Dinar (kr7) | kr26 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 973 Dinar (kr4.10) | kr22 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,714 Dinar (kr16) | kr63 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,463 Dinar (kr6) | kr18 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 692 Dinar (kr2.91) | kr10 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,473 Dinar (kr6) | kr11 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,266 Dinar (kr90) | kr79 | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,247 Dinar (kr5.25) | kr19 | - 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 833 Dinar (kr3.51) | kr11 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 65% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 580,655 Dinar (kr2,445) | kr8,536 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 378,676 Dinar (kr1,595) | kr5,788 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 90,666 Dinar (kr382) | kr1,220 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 496,760 Dinar (kr2,092) | kr5,337 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 315,463 Dinar (kr1,329) | kr3,926 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 67,588 Dinar (kr285) | kr1,589 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34,357 Dinar (kr145) | kr188 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | 297,764 Dinar (kr1,254) | kr3,570 | - 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 105,071 Dinar (kr443) | kr710 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,856 Dinar (kr20) | kr57 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,041 Dinar (kr38) | kr154 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 71% | |||
Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 71% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,022 Dinar (kr143) | kr786 | - 82% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 28,378 Dinar (kr120) | kr244 | - 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,272 Dinar (kr119) | kr727 | - 84% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 47,541 Dinar (kr200) | kr1,206 | - 83% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 73% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,753,300 Dinar (kr62,133) | kr301,099 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 731 Dinar (kr3.08) | kr10 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 31,623 Dinar (kr133) | kr386 | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9,808 Dinar (kr41) | kr255 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 53% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,017 Dinar (kr21) | kr58 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,377 Dinar (kr5.80) | kr73 | - 92% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,205 Dinar (kr106) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (kr6) | kr58 | - 89% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,048 Dinar (kr13) | kr28 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,335 Dinar (kr18) | kr29 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,849 Dinar (kr8) | kr13 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,450 Dinar (kr10) | kr16 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,309 Dinar (kr27) | kr176 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 41% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,385 Dinar (kr107) | kr344 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 18,520 Dinar (kr78) | kr191 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr475 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,936 Dinar (kr273) | kr616 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,327 Dinar (kr39) | kr77 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,178 Dinar (kr18) | kr41 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,391 Dinar (kr14) | kr33 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 943,966 Dinar (kr3,975) | kr3,258 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Dinar (kr0.50) | kr0.93 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 69,099 Dinar (kr291) | kr230 | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,706 Dinar (kr11) | kr42 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr25,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr9,329 (2,215,252 Dinar) in Sulaymaniyah.
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