- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Iraq
- Gävle
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gävle, Sweden compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gävle (Sweden) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 96 kr (13,452 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 71 kr (9,961 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 kr (5,961 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (1,648 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (4,852 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (4,009 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102 kr (14,197 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 kr (2,652 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (1,256 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (2,620 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125 kr (17,420 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 24 kr (3,306 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (1,694 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Gävle (Sweden) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,032 kr (1,540,459 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,863 kr (958,396 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 941 kr (131,399 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,600 kr (921,597 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,590 kr (640,960 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 kr (69,820 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 kr (41,892 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,476 kr (625,052 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,120 kr (156,378 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 kr (13,964 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 317 kr (44,302 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Gävle (Sweden) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 901 kr (125,749 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 567 kr (79,163 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,058 kr (147,682 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,530 kr (213,668 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Gävle (Sweden) is 2% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,280 kr (26,570,561 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (1,945 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 249% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 496 kr (69,192 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Gävle (Sweden) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 kr (27,928 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (27,928 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 36 kr (4,966 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (4,580 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 kr (7,250 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 kr (4,137 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (2,614 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 264 kr (36,870 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Gävle (Sweden) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 387 kr (53,971 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 269 kr (37,567 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,225 kr (171,036 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 663 kr (92,627 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 115 kr (16,119 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 kr (7,979 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 63 kr (8,853 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 kr (58,371 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (8,301 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 39 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
139.639
IQD
/
SEK
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Cost of living in Gävle (Sweden) is about the same as in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
4,900,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 4,801,229 Dinar
(34,383 kr)
in Gävle.
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