Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sulaymaniyah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,292 Dinar (C$15) | C$23 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,950 Dinar (C$9) | C$13 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,396 Dinar (C$3.59) | C$6 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,481 Dinar (C$1.57) | C$2.41 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,778 Dinar (C$2.94) | C$4.70 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,269 Dinar (C$1.34) | C$3.95 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,305 Dinar (C$7) | C$11 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,504 Dinar (C$1.59) | C$4.85 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,164 Dinar (C$1.23) | C$3.95 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,999 Dinar (C$2.11) | C$3.50 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,485 Dinar (C$22) | C$20 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,945 Dinar (C$2.06) | C$2.68 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,298 Dinar (C$1.37) | C$2.16 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sulaymaniyah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 801,316 Dinar (C$847) | C$2,300 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 505,429 Dinar (C$534) | C$1,599 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 173,550 Dinar (C$184) | C$120 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 529,206 Dinar (C$560) | C$1,347 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 316,935 Dinar (C$335) | C$985 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 97,296 Dinar (C$103) | C$69 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32,935 Dinar (C$35) | C$60 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 289,414 Dinar (C$306) | C$311 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 155,167 Dinar (C$164) | C$140 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,756 Dinar (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,278 Dinar (C$12) | C$26 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sulaymaniyah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,469 Dinar (C$29) | C$70 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,378 Dinar (C$29) | C$41 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,093 Dinar (C$49) | C$105 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,890 Dinar (C$62) | C$120 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 13% cheaper 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$22,472) | C$24,609 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,066 Dinar (C$1.13) | C$1.69 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51,003 Dinar (C$54) | C$60 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9,027 Dinar (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sulaymaniyah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,446 Dinar (C$5.76) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,042 Dinar (C$12) | C$22 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 26,687 Dinar (C$28) | C$77 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,899 Dinar (C$5.18) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,205 Dinar (C$4.45) | C$4.17 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,742 Dinar (C$5.01) | C$4.59 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,108 Dinar (C$2.23) | C$3.11 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,894 Dinar (C$3.06) | C$3.02 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,552 Dinar (C$8) | C$22 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Sulaymaniyah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28,626 Dinar (C$30) | C$61 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,564 Dinar (C$20) | C$27 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Dinar (C$26) | C$118 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,529 Dinar (C$65) | C$97 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,746 Dinar (C$9) | C$12 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,738 Dinar (C$5.01) | C$4.71 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,294 Dinar (C$4.54) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 795,501 Dinar (C$841) | C$647 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 125 Dinar (C$0.13) | C$0.24 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,765 Dinar (C$64) | C$38 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,570 Dinar (C$3.78) | C$13 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 106 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2025.
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