- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Australia
- Sulaymaniyah
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 11% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,423 Dinar (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,980 Dinar (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,985 Dinar (AU$3.29) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,563 Dinar (AU$1.72) | AU$1.50 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,908 Dinar (AU$2.10) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 969 Dinar (AU$1.07) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,495 Dinar (AU$3.85) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,557 Dinar (AU$1.71) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 688 Dinar (AU$0.76) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,504 Dinar (AU$1.66) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,325 Dinar (AU$21) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,377 Dinar (AU$1.52) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 876 Dinar (AU$0.96) | - | - | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 59% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 493,796 Dinar (AU$544) | AU$1,271 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 397,440 Dinar (AU$438) | AU$2,559 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 90,348 Dinar (AU$99) | AU$645 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 541,696 Dinar (AU$596) | AU$1,290 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 336,820 Dinar (AU$371) | AU$860 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 68,186 Dinar (AU$75) | AU$215 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35,214 Dinar (AU$39) | AU$55 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen TV | 324,130 Dinar (AU$357) | AU$668 | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,521 Dinar (AU$113) | AU$100 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,922 Dinar (AU$5.42) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (AU$11) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 28% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39,096 Dinar (AU$43) | AU$100 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28,792 Dinar (AU$32) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,945 Dinar (AU$30) | AU$90 | - 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,021 Dinar (AU$53) | AU$150 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 6% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,384,700 Dinar (AU$12,535) | AU$25,000 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 729 Dinar (AU$0.80) | AU$1.31 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 33,687 Dinar (AU$37) | AU$20 | + 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11,156 Dinar (AU$12) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 10% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,017 Dinar (AU$5.52) | AU$15 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,377 Dinar (AU$1.52) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,261 Dinar (AU$18) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (AU$1.65) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,320 Dinar (AU$3.66) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,506 Dinar (AU$3.86) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,910 Dinar (AU$2.10) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,590 Dinar (AU$2.85) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,611 Dinar (AU$7) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 21% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,297 Dinar (AU$27) | AU$47 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (AU$22) | AU$33 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Dinar (AU$11) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Dinar (AU$66) | AU$100 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,943 Dinar (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,265 Dinar (AU$4.70) | AU$5.00 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,326 Dinar (AU$5.86) | AU$4.00 | + 47% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 943,966 Dinar (AU$1,039) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 141 Dinar (AU$0.16) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 66,212 Dinar (AU$73) | AU$52 | + 40% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,698 Dinar (AU$2.97) | AU$20 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00110
AUD
/
IQD
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Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 31% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,900
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$2,702
(2,453,949 Dinar)
in Sulaymaniyah.
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