- 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 | 10,423 Dinar (GH₵39) | GH₵56 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,980 Dinar (GH₵26) | GH₵28 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,985 Dinar (GH₵11) | GH₵17 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,563 Dinar (GH₵5.85) | GH₵10 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,908 Dinar (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 969 Dinar (GH₵3.62) | GH₵11 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,495 Dinar (GH₵13) | GH₵39 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,557 Dinar (GH₵5.82) | GH₵17 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 688 Dinar (GH₵2.57) | GH₵10 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,504 Dinar (GH₵5.63) | GH₵4.37 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,325 Dinar (GH₵72) | GH₵29 | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,377 Dinar (GH₵5.15) | GH₵10 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 876 Dinar (GH₵3.28) | GH₵4.95 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 59% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 493,796 Dinar (GH₵1,847) | GH₵11,045 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 397,440 Dinar (GH₵1,487) | GH₵5,252 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 90,348 Dinar (GH₵338) | GH₵457 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 541,696 Dinar (GH₵2,026) | GH₵4,531 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 336,820 Dinar (GH₵1,260) | GH₵2,083 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 68,186 Dinar (GH₵255) | GH₵227 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35,214 Dinar (GH₵132) | GH₵97 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 324,130 Dinar (GH₵1,212) | GH₵2,183 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,521 Dinar (GH₵383) | GH₵590 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,922 Dinar (GH₵18) | GH₵38 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (GH₵37) | GH₵50 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 14% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39,096 Dinar (GH₵146) | GH₵165 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28,792 Dinar (GH₵108) | GH₵104 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,945 Dinar (GH₵101) | GH₵270 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,021 Dinar (GH₵180) | GH₵282 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 16% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,384,700 Dinar (GH₵42,582) | GH₵42,068 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 729 Dinar (GH₵2.73) | GH₵4.04 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,687 Dinar (GH₵126) | GH₵150 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11,156 Dinar (GH₵42) | GH₵49 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 39% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,017 Dinar (GH₵19) | GH₵20 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,377 Dinar (GH₵5.15) | GH₵28 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,261 Dinar (GH₵61) | GH₵153 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (GH₵5.61) | GH₵20 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,320 Dinar (GH₵12) | GH₵18 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,506 Dinar (GH₵13) | GH₵19 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,910 Dinar (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,590 Dinar (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,611 Dinar (GH₵25) | GH₵26 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 17% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,297 Dinar (GH₵91) | GH₵91 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (GH₵75) | GH₵56 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Dinar (GH₵37) | GH₵74 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Dinar (GH₵224) | GH₵226 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,943 Dinar (GH₵37) | GH₵20 | + 88% | |
| 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 | + 153% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 943,966 Dinar (GH₵3,531) | GH₵2,070 | + 71% | |
| 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₵248) | GH₵289 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,698 Dinar (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 319 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 33% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵31,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵20,645
(5,519,720 Dinar)
in Sulaymaniyah.
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