- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Australia
- Sulaymaniyah
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 11% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,736 Dinar (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,080 Dinar (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,073 Dinar (AU$3.51) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,558 Dinar (AU$1.78) | AU$1.50 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,831 Dinar (AU$2.09) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 916 Dinar (AU$1.05) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,306 Dinar (AU$3.77) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,501 Dinar (AU$1.71) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 693 Dinar (AU$0.79) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,504 Dinar (AU$1.72) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,143 Dinar (AU$23) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,344 Dinar (AU$1.53) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 928 Dinar (AU$1.06) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 57% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 533,353 Dinar (AU$609) | AU$1,271 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 446,599 Dinar (AU$510) | AU$2,559 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 84,941 Dinar (AU$97) | AU$645 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 541,696 Dinar (AU$618) | AU$1,290 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 336,820 Dinar (AU$384) | AU$860 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 68,186 Dinar (AU$78) | AU$215 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34,863 Dinar (AU$40) | AU$55 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 324,130 Dinar (AU$370) | AU$668 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,521 Dinar (AU$117) | AU$100 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,832 Dinar (AU$5.51) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (AU$11) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 27% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39,096 Dinar (AU$45) | AU$100 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28,792 Dinar (AU$33) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,945 Dinar (AU$31) | AU$90 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,021 Dinar (AU$55) | AU$150 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 3% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,854,300 Dinar (AU$16,952) | AU$25,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 729 Dinar (AU$0.83) | AU$1.31 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,096 Dinar (AU$38) | AU$20 | + 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,546 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$5.73) | AU$15 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,377 Dinar (AU$1.57) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,261 Dinar (AU$19) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (AU$1.71) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,320 Dinar (AU$3.79) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,854 Dinar (AU$4.40) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,817 Dinar (AU$2.07) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,683 Dinar (AU$3.06) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,477 Dinar (AU$7) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 17% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,730 Dinar (AU$32) | AU$47 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (AU$23) | AU$33 | - 31% | |
| 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 | 61,946 Dinar (AU$71) | AU$100 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,956 Dinar (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,210 Dinar (AU$4.80) | AU$5.00 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,720 Dinar (AU$4.25) | AU$4.00 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 943,966 Dinar (AU$1,077) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 141 Dinar (AU$0.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 73,960 Dinar (AU$84) | AU$52 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,698 Dinar (AU$3.08) | AU$20 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 152 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00114
AUD
/
IQD
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Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 28% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$4,100
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$2,957
(2,590,697 Dinar)
in Sulaymaniyah.
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