Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 60% more expensive than in Akola (India)
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Food | + 73% | |||
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Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 73% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Akola | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,270 Dinar (₨966) | ₨500 | + 93% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,752 Dinar (₨617) | ₨375 | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,923 Dinar (₨248) | ₨133 | + 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,431 Dinar (₨91) | ₨44 | + 107% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,420 Dinar (₨216) | ₨50 | + 333% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 808 Dinar (₨51) | ₨33 | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,762 Dinar (₨428) | ₨90 | + 375% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 860 Dinar (₨54) | ₨99 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,016 Dinar (₨64) | ₨43 | + 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,795 Dinar (₨114) | ₨165 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,309 Dinar (₨1,348) | ₨319 | + 322% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,775 Dinar (₨112) | ₨143 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,491 Dinar (₨94) | ₨38 | + 150% | |
Housing | + 68% | |||
Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 68% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Akola | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 893,751 Dinar (₨56,551) | ₨32,976 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 577,606 Dinar (₨36,548) | ₨17,667 | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 219,052 Dinar (₨13,860) | ₨6,525 | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 584,482 Dinar (₨36,983) | ₨15,137 | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 344,501 Dinar (₨21,798) | ₨10,000 | + 118% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 121,673 Dinar (₨7,699) | ₨10,000 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,754 Dinar (₨2,515) | ₨1,000 | + 152% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,018 Dinar (₨18,983) | ₨25,500 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 169,919 Dinar (₨10,751) | ₨6,000 | + 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,756 Dinar (₨364) | ₨150 | + 143% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,278 Dinar (₨714) | ₨900 | - 21% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 11% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Akola | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,941 Dinar (₨629) | ₨2,000 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 31,441 Dinar (₨1,989) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,667 Dinar (₨2,573) | ₨4,000 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,058 Dinar (₨3,610) | ₨4,000 | - 10% | |
Transportation | + 69% | |||
Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 69% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Akola | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,251,900 Dinar (₨1,344,697) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,350 Dinar (₨85) | ₨83 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 107,704 Dinar (₨6,815) | ₨2,750 | + 148% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9,985 Dinar (₨632) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 111% | |||
Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 111% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Akola | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,952 Dinar (₨440) | ₨400 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (₨890) | ₨200 | + 345% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33,083 Dinar (₨2,093) | ₨500 | + 319% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,022 Dinar (₨318) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,417 Dinar (₨279) | ₨80 | + 249% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,793 Dinar (₨303) | ₨160 | + 90% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,884 Dinar (₨119) | ₨60 | + 99% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,402 Dinar (₨215) | ₨20 | + 976% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,024 Dinar (₨508) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 35% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Akola | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,629 Dinar (₨2,065) | ₨600 | + 244% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 16,168 Dinar (₨1,023) | ₨300 | + 241% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 68,506 Dinar (₨4,335) | ₨500 | + 767% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,746 Dinar (₨553) | ₨250 | + 121% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,008 Dinar (₨317) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,294 Dinar (₨272) | ₨1,000 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 795,501 Dinar (₨50,335) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 125 Dinar (₨8) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 66,375 Dinar (₨4,200) | ₨1,000 | + 320% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,577 Dinar (₨226) | ₨120 | + 89% | |
TOTAL | + 60% |
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These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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