Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 33% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 30% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,292 Dinar (kr77) | kr125 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,950 Dinar (kr49) | kr72 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,396 Dinar (kr18) | kr37 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,481 Dinar (kr8) | kr11 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,778 Dinar (kr15) | kr31 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,269 Dinar (kr7) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,305 Dinar (kr34) | kr52 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,504 Dinar (kr8) | kr18 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,164 Dinar (kr6) | kr11 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,999 Dinar (kr11) | kr13 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,485 Dinar (kr111) | kr81 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,945 Dinar (kr11) | kr19 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,298 Dinar (kr7) | - | - | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 42% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 801,316 Dinar (kr4,344) | kr10,293 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 505,429 Dinar (kr2,740) | kr7,078 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 173,550 Dinar (kr941) | kr1,303 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 529,206 Dinar (kr2,869) | kr6,025 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 316,935 Dinar (kr1,718) | kr4,137 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 97,296 Dinar (kr527) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32,935 Dinar (kr179) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 289,414 Dinar (kr1,569) | kr3,019 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 155,167 Dinar (kr841) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,756 Dinar (kr31) | kr52 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,278 Dinar (kr61) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 65% | |||
Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 65% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Aalborg | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,469 Dinar (kr149) | kr781 | - 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,378 Dinar (kr148) | kr237 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,093 Dinar (kr250) | kr597 | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,890 Dinar (kr319) | kr1,050 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 33% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,251,900 Dinar (kr115,204) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,066 Dinar (kr5.78) | kr12 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 51,003 Dinar (kr276) | kr388 | - 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9,026 Dinar (kr49) | kr266 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,446 Dinar (kr30) | kr58 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,042 Dinar (kr60) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 26,687 Dinar (kr145) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,899 Dinar (kr27) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,205 Dinar (kr23) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,742 Dinar (kr26) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,108 Dinar (kr11) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,894 Dinar (kr16) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,552 Dinar (kr41) | kr181 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 20% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28,626 Dinar (kr155) | kr380 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 18,564 Dinar (kr101) | kr219 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Dinar (kr136) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,529 Dinar (kr334) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,746 Dinar (kr47) | kr73 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,738 Dinar (kr26) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,294 Dinar (kr23) | kr33 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 795,501 Dinar (kr4,312) | kr2,962 | + 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 125 Dinar (kr0.68) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,765 Dinar (kr329) | kr255 | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,570 Dinar (kr19) | kr47 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
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