- 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 | 97 kr (13,010 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 72 kr (9,652 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44 kr (5,887 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (1,589 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (4,594 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (3,895 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 90 kr (12,089 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 kr (2,578 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (1,208 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (2,500 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 83 kr (11,149 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 kr (3,109 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (1,722 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Gävle (Sweden) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,900 kr (1,598,408 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,125 kr (957,030 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,075 kr (144,394 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,000 kr (940,240 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,500 kr (604,440 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 kr (67,160 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 kr (40,296 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,625 kr (486,910 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,196 kr (160,687 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 68 kr (9,067 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 kr (36,960 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Gävle (Sweden) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 934 kr (125,444 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 501 kr (67,249 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,141 kr (153,224 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,474 kr (198,011 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Gävle (Sweden) is 3% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 182,250 kr (24,479,822 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (1,866 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 235% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 513 kr (68,906 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) | 125 kr (16,790 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 kr (10,074 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 275 kr (36,938 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 kr (4,469 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (4,367 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 kr (6,703 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 29 kr (3,889 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (2,822 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 259 kr (34,852 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Gävle (Sweden) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 410 kr (55,078 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 275 kr (36,953 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,140 kr (287,421 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 720 kr (96,654 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 122 kr (16,389 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 kr (5,983 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (8,364 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 8,000 kr (1,074,560 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 440 kr (59,058 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (8,665 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 76 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2018.
Exchange rate:
134.320
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
4,600,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 4,439,130 Dinar
(33,049 kr)
in Gävle.
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