- 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 (14,026 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 72 kr (10,268 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 kr (6,454 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (1,722 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (4,881 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (4,154 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 138 kr (19,814 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 kr (3,058 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (1,395 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 kr (3,534 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 131 kr (18,839 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 kr (3,357 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (1,875 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 (1,582,095 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,863 kr (984,300 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 941 kr (134,951 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,600 kr (946,506 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,590 kr (658,284 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 kr (71,707 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 329 kr (47,254 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,309 kr (1,908,747 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,479 kr (212,041 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 kr (14,341 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 359 kr (51,554 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Gävle (Sweden) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 891 kr (127,837 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 567 kr (81,303 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,058 kr (151,674 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,530 kr (219,443 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 (27,288,718 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (1,997 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 259% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 496 kr (71,062 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 (28,683 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (28,683 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 36 kr (5,100 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (4,704 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 kr (7,446 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 kr (4,248 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (2,685 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 264 kr (37,867 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Gävle (Sweden) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 387 kr (55,430 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 269 kr (38,582 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,225 kr (175,659 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 663 kr (95,131 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 115 kr (16,555 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 kr (8,195 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 63 kr (9,093 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 kr (59,949 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (8,525 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
5,180,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 5,161,849 Dinar
(35,993 kr)
in Gävle.
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