- 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 | 10,423 Dinar (E£ 155) | E£ 72 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,980 Dinar (E£ 104) | E£ 72 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,985 Dinar (E£ 45) | E£ 36 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,563 Dinar (E£ 23) | E£ 13 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,908 Dinar (E£ 28) | E£ 20 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 969 Dinar (E£ 14) | E£ 14 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,495 Dinar (E£ 52) | E£ 29 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,557 Dinar (E£ 23) | E£ 21 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 688 Dinar (E£ 10) | E£ 5.98 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,504 Dinar (E£ 22) | E£ 19 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,325 Dinar (E£ 288) | E£ 92 | + 212% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,377 Dinar (E£ 21) | E£ 11 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 876 Dinar (E£ 13) | E£ 10 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 47% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 493,796 Dinar (E£ 7,365) | E£ 5,401 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 397,440 Dinar (E£ 5,928) | E£ 3,866 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 90,348 Dinar (E£ 1,348) | E£ 898 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 541,696 Dinar (E£ 8,080) | E£ 3,625 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 336,820 Dinar (E£ 5,024) | E£ 2,335 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 68,186 Dinar (E£ 1,017) | E£ 736 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35,214 Dinar (E£ 525) | E£ 365 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 324,130 Dinar (E£ 4,835) | E£ 6,508 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,521 Dinar (E£ 1,529) | E£ 1,489 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,922 Dinar (E£ 73) | E£ 67 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (E£ 149) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 34% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39,096 Dinar (E£ 583) | E£ 740 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28,792 Dinar (E£ 429) | E£ 614 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,945 Dinar (E£ 402) | E£ 1,504 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,021 Dinar (E£ 716) | E£ 777 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 11% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,384,700 Dinar (E£ 169,813) | E£ 453,039 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 729 Dinar (E£ 11) | E£ 3.88 | + 180% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,687 Dinar (E£ 502) | E£ 182 | + 176% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11,156 Dinar (E£ 166) | E£ 126 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 55% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,017 Dinar (E£ 75) | E£ 33 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,377 Dinar (E£ 21) | E£ 80 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,261 Dinar (E£ 243) | E£ 200 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (E£ 22) | E£ 40 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,320 Dinar (E£ 50) | E£ 21 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,506 Dinar (E£ 52) | E£ 26 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,910 Dinar (E£ 28) | E£ 20 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,590 Dinar (E£ 39) | E£ 15 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,611 Dinar (E£ 99) | E£ 48 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 120% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,297 Dinar (E£ 362) | E£ 153 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (E£ 298) | E£ 96 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Dinar (E£ 149) | E£ 520 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Dinar (E£ 895) | E£ 228 | + 293% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,943 Dinar (E£ 148) | E£ 52 | + 184% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,265 Dinar (E£ 64) | E£ 24 | + 162% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,326 Dinar (E£ 79) | E£ 19 | + 307% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 943,966 Dinar (E£ 14,080) | E£ 11,487 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 141 Dinar (E£ 2.11) | E£ 0.23 | + 828% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 66,212 Dinar (E£ 988) | E£ 416 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,698 Dinar (E£ 40) | E£ 28 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 415 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 44% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 23,003
(1,542,164 Dinar)
in Sulaymaniyah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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