- 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 (13,240 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 68 kr (9,205 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 73 kr (9,893 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (1,623 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (4,602 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (3,916 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 138 kr (18,682 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 kr (2,883 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (1,315 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 kr (3,332 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 131 kr (17,763 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 kr (3,165 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (1,768 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 (1,491,735 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,863 kr (928,082 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 941 kr (127,243 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,600 kr (892,447 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,590 kr (620,686 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 kr (67,611 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 329 kr (44,555 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,309 kr (1,799,731 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,479 kr (199,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 kr (13,522 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 359 kr (48,609 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Gävle (Sweden) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 891 kr (120,536 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 567 kr (76,660 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,058 kr (143,011 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,530 kr (206,909 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Gävle (Sweden) is 5% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,280 kr (25,730,148 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (1,883 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 238% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 494 kr (66,763 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 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 (27,045 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (27,045 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 36 kr (4,809 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (4,435 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 kr (7,021 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 kr (4,006 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (2,531 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 264 kr (35,704 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Gävle (Sweden) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 387 kr (52,264 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 269 kr (36,378 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,225 kr (165,626 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 663 kr (89,697 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 115 kr (15,609 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 kr (7,727 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 63 kr (8,573 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 kr (56,525 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (8,038 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 02, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
/
SEK
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
4,340,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 4,125,115 Dinar
(30,506 kr)
in Gävle.
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