Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sulaymaniyah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,270 Dinar (C$16) | C$20 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,752 Dinar (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,923 Dinar (C$4.08) | C$5.78 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,431 Dinar (C$1.49) | C$1.98 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,420 Dinar (C$3.55) | C$4.18 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,490 Dinar (C$1.55) | C$3.17 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,762 Dinar (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,858 Dinar (C$1.93) | C$4.24 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,172 Dinar (C$1.22) | C$3.76 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,795 Dinar (C$1.87) | C$3.41 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,309 Dinar (C$22) | C$19 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,256 Dinar (C$2.34) | C$2.48 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,491 Dinar (C$1.55) | C$1.93 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sulaymaniyah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 893,751 Dinar (C$929) | C$2,136 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 577,606 Dinar (C$600) | C$1,257 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 219,052 Dinar (C$228) | C$124 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 584,482 Dinar (C$607) | C$1,120 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 344,501 Dinar (C$358) | C$805 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 121,673 Dinar (C$126) | C$66 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,754 Dinar (C$41) | C$54 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,018 Dinar (C$312) | C$311 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 169,919 Dinar (C$177) | C$97 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,756 Dinar (C$5.98) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,278 Dinar (C$12) | C$25 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sulaymaniyah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33,073 Dinar (C$34) | C$60 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 31,441 Dinar (C$33) | C$39 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,667 Dinar (C$42) | C$98 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,058 Dinar (C$59) | C$117 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sulaymaniyah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,251,900 Dinar (C$22,082) | C$22,942 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,350 Dinar (C$1.40) | C$1.67 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122,081 Dinar (C$127) | C$67 | + 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12,155 Dinar (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sulaymaniyah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,952 Dinar (C$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (C$15) | C$22 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33,083 Dinar (C$34) | C$77 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,022 Dinar (C$5.22) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,417 Dinar (C$4.59) | C$3.85 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,793 Dinar (C$4.98) | C$4.33 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,884 Dinar (C$1.96) | C$3.16 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,402 Dinar (C$3.53) | C$2.46 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,024 Dinar (C$8) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sulaymaniyah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,629 Dinar (C$34) | C$51 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16,168 Dinar (C$17) | C$27 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 68,506 Dinar (C$71) | C$96 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,746 Dinar (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,008 Dinar (C$5.20) | C$5.42 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,294 Dinar (C$4.46) | C$7 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 795,501 Dinar (C$827) | C$647 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 125 Dinar (C$0.13) | C$0.24 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 66,375 Dinar (C$69) | C$37 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,909 Dinar (C$4.06) | C$11 | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 234 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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