- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Ghana
- Sulaymaniyah
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 22% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,492 Dinar (GH₵40) | GH₵38 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,486 Dinar (GH₵28) | GH₵28 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,914 Dinar (GH₵11) | GH₵19 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,608 Dinar (GH₵6) | GH₵11 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,967 Dinar (GH₵7) | GH₵13 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 964 Dinar (GH₵3.64) | GH₵10 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,503 Dinar (GH₵13) | GH₵32 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,563 Dinar (GH₵5.90) | GH₵13 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 715 Dinar (GH₵2.70) | GH₵8 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,454 Dinar (GH₵5.49) | GH₵5.25 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,236 Dinar (GH₵76) | GH₵23 | + 225% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,357 Dinar (GH₵5.12) | GH₵11 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 928 Dinar (GH₵3.50) | GH₵4.30 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 55% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 493,796 Dinar (GH₵1,863) | GH₵11,197 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 397,338 Dinar (GH₵1,499) | GH₵4,896 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 90,497 Dinar (GH₵341) | GH₵325 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 562,500 Dinar (GH₵2,122) | GH₵3,025 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 342,500 Dinar (GH₵1,292) | GH₵1,403 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 68,269 Dinar (GH₵258) | GH₵244 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35,500 Dinar (GH₵134) | GH₵108 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 345,128 Dinar (GH₵1,302) | GH₵2,180 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,521 Dinar (GH₵387) | GH₵632 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,462 Dinar (GH₵21) | GH₵35 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (GH₵38) | GH₵38 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 16% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39,096 Dinar (GH₵147) | GH₵172 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28,792 Dinar (GH₵109) | GH₵103 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,945 Dinar (GH₵102) | GH₵280 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,021 Dinar (GH₵181) | GH₵302 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 18% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,384,700 Dinar (GH₵42,947) | GH₵53,700 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 729 Dinar (GH₵2.75) | GH₵3.67 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,654 Dinar (GH₵127) | GH₵150 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,939 Dinar (GH₵41) | GH₵46 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 41% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,017 Dinar (GH₵19) | GH₵20 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,377 Dinar (GH₵5.20) | GH₵31 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,261 Dinar (GH₵61) | GH₵160 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (GH₵5.66) | GH₵24 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,320 Dinar (GH₵13) | GH₵18 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,506 Dinar (GH₵13) | GH₵16 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,910 Dinar (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,590 Dinar (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,611 Dinar (GH₵25) | GH₵25 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 41% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,297 Dinar (GH₵92) | GH₵73 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (GH₵75) | GH₵54 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Dinar (GH₵38) | GH₵76 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Dinar (GH₵226) | GH₵229 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,943 Dinar (GH₵38) | GH₵21 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,265 Dinar (GH₵16) | GH₵13 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,326 Dinar (GH₵20) | GH₵8 | + 158% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 646,514 Dinar (GH₵2,439) | GH₵812 | + 200% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 141 Dinar (GH₵0.53) | GH₵0.47 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 66,212 Dinar (GH₵250) | GH₵312 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,698 Dinar (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 524 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 26% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵35,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵25,970
(6,884,253 Dinar)
in Sulaymaniyah.
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