- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Egypt
- Sulaymaniyah
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 58% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,736 Dinar (E£ 147) | E£ 72 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,080 Dinar (E£ 107) | E£ 72 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,073 Dinar (E£ 46) | E£ 37 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,558 Dinar (E£ 23) | E£ 14 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,831 Dinar (E£ 28) | E£ 20 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 916 Dinar (E£ 14) | E£ 14 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,306 Dinar (E£ 50) | E£ 29 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,501 Dinar (E£ 23) | E£ 21 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 693 Dinar (E£ 10) | E£ 5.86 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,504 Dinar (E£ 23) | E£ 19 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,143 Dinar (E£ 303) | E£ 92 | + 228% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,344 Dinar (E£ 20) | E£ 11 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 928 Dinar (E£ 14) | E£ 10 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 50% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 533,353 Dinar (E£ 8,027) | E£ 5,401 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 446,599 Dinar (E£ 6,722) | E£ 3,866 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 84,941 Dinar (E£ 1,278) | E£ 898 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 541,696 Dinar (E£ 8,153) | E£ 3,602 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 336,820 Dinar (E£ 5,069) | E£ 2,335 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 68,186 Dinar (E£ 1,026) | E£ 736 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34,863 Dinar (E£ 525) | E£ 365 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 324,130 Dinar (E£ 4,878) | E£ 6,508 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,521 Dinar (E£ 1,543) | E£ 1,877 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,832 Dinar (E£ 73) | E£ 67 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (E£ 151) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 39% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39,096 Dinar (E£ 588) | E£ 740 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28,792 Dinar (E£ 433) | E£ 681 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,945 Dinar (E£ 406) | E£ 1,691 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,021 Dinar (E£ 723) | E£ 777 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 21% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,854,300 Dinar (E£ 223,571) | E£ 453,039 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 729 Dinar (E£ 11) | E£ 3.88 | + 183% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,096 Dinar (E£ 498) | E£ 182 | + 173% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,546 Dinar (E£ 159) | E£ 101 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 60% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,017 Dinar (E£ 76) | E£ 33 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,377 Dinar (E£ 21) | E£ 72 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,261 Dinar (E£ 245) | E£ 200 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (E£ 23) | E£ 40 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,320 Dinar (E£ 50) | E£ 21 | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,854 Dinar (E£ 58) | E£ 26 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,817 Dinar (E£ 27) | E£ 20 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,683 Dinar (E£ 40) | E£ 15 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,477 Dinar (E£ 97) | E£ 46 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 130% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,730 Dinar (E£ 417) | E£ 153 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (E£ 301) | E£ 99 | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Dinar (E£ 151) | E£ 520 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,946 Dinar (E£ 932) | E£ 249 | + 275% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,956 Dinar (E£ 150) | E£ 52 | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,210 Dinar (E£ 63) | E£ 25 | + 152% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,720 Dinar (E£ 56) | E£ 19 | + 187% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 943,966 Dinar (E£ 14,208) | E£ 11,487 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 141 Dinar (E£ 2.13) | E£ 0.23 | + 837% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 73,960 Dinar (E£ 1,113) | E£ 416 | + 168% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,698 Dinar (E£ 41) | E£ 28 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 433 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 49% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 22,312
(1,482,410 Dinar)
in Sulaymaniyah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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