- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Ghana
- Sulaymaniyah
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 32% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,590 Dinar (GH₵39) | GH₵43 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,815 Dinar (GH₵25) | GH₵30 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,741 Dinar (GH₵10) | GH₵19 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,644 Dinar (GH₵6) | GH₵10 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,917 Dinar (GH₵7) | GH₵12 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 892 Dinar (GH₵3.27) | GH₵12 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Dinar (GH₵11) | GH₵37 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,626 Dinar (GH₵5.96) | GH₵15 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 823 Dinar (GH₵3.01) | GH₵10 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,439 Dinar (GH₵5.27) | GH₵5.32 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,389 Dinar (GH₵67) | GH₵26 | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,215 Dinar (GH₵4.45) | GH₵9 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 928 Dinar (GH₵3.40) | GH₵5.42 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 50% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 450,730 Dinar (GH₵1,651) | GH₵11,197 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 401,365 Dinar (GH₵1,470) | GH₵4,896 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 93,269 Dinar (GH₵342) | GH₵325 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 858,244 Dinar (GH₵3,144) | GH₵3,366 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 573,021 Dinar (GH₵2,099) | GH₵1,403 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 95,695 Dinar (GH₵351) | GH₵244 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36,130 Dinar (GH₵132) | GH₵108 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 334,746 Dinar (GH₵1,226) | GH₵2,180 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 101,009 Dinar (GH₵370) | GH₵632 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,372 Dinar (GH₵16) | GH₵35 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,119 Dinar (GH₵33) | GH₵38 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 11% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 41,109 Dinar (GH₵151) | GH₵172 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 31,839 Dinar (GH₵117) | GH₵103 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 27,878 Dinar (GH₵102) | GH₵280 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,318 Dinar (GH₵195) | GH₵302 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 4% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,384,700 Dinar (GH₵41,704) | GH₵60,367 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 742 Dinar (GH₵2.72) | GH₵3.62 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52,481 Dinar (GH₵192) | GH₵150 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12,879 Dinar (GH₵47) | GH₵46 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 48% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,259 Dinar (GH₵16) | GH₵20 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,250 Dinar (GH₵4.58) | GH₵31 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 13,335 Dinar (GH₵49) | GH₵160 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (GH₵5.49) | GH₵24 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,435 Dinar (GH₵9) | GH₵18 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,166 Dinar (GH₵12) | GH₵16 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,250 Dinar (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,250 Dinar (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,149 Dinar (GH₵23) | GH₵25 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 42% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,575 Dinar (GH₵68) | GH₵73 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21,272 Dinar (GH₵78) | GH₵54 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Dinar (GH₵37) | GH₵76 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,298 Dinar (GH₵228) | GH₵229 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,671 Dinar (GH₵43) | GH₵21 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,546 Dinar (GH₵13) | GH₵13 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,695 Dinar (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 27% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 950,369 Dinar (GH₵3,481) | GH₵812 | + 329% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 158 Dinar (GH₵0.58) | GH₵0.47 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 67,746 Dinar (GH₵248) | GH₵312 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,657 Dinar (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 411 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 23% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵33,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵25,257
(6,894,839 Dinar)
in Sulaymaniyah.
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