- 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 | 98 kr (14,070 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 72 kr (10,300 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 kr (6,474 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (1,727 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (4,896 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (4,167 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 138 kr (19,876 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 kr (3,068 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (1,399 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 kr (3,545 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 131 kr (18,898 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 kr (3,367 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (1,881 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 (1,587,036 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,863 kr (987,374 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 941 kr (135,372 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,600 kr (949,463 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,590 kr (660,340 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 kr (71,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 329 kr (47,402 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,309 kr (1,914,710 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,479 kr (212,703 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 kr (14,386 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 359 kr (51,715 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Gävle (Sweden) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 891 kr (128,236 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 567 kr (81,557 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,058 kr (152,148 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,530 kr (220,128 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Gävle (Sweden) is 0% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,280 kr (27,373,958 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (2,003 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 260% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 496 kr (71,284 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
| 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 (28,772 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (28,772 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 36 kr (5,116 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (4,718 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 kr (7,469 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 kr (4,262 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (2,693 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 264 kr (37,985 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Gävle (Sweden) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 387 kr (55,603 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 269 kr (38,702 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,225 kr (176,207 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 663 kr (95,428 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 115 kr (16,606 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 kr (8,221 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 63 kr (9,121 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 kr (60,136 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (8,552 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 91 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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
4,290,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 4,276,057 Dinar
(29,723 kr)
in Gävle.
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