Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 27% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil)
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| Food | + 29% | |||
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| Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 29% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Sulaymaniyah | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,270 Dinar (R$ 58) | R$ 27 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,752 Dinar (R$ 37) | R$ 30 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,923 Dinar (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,431 Dinar (R$ 5.41) | R$ 7 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,420 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 808 Dinar (R$ 3.06) | R$ 6 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,762 Dinar (R$ 26) | R$ 21 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 860 Dinar (R$ 3.25) | R$ 9 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,016 Dinar (R$ 3.84) | R$ 5.30 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,795 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,309 Dinar (R$ 81) | R$ 44 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,775 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,491 Dinar (R$ 5.64) | R$ 4.21 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is about the same as in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Sulaymaniyah | Belém | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 893,751 Dinar (R$ 3,380) | R$ 4,158 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 577,606 Dinar (R$ 2,184) | R$ 2,378 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 219,052 Dinar (R$ 828) | R$ 599 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 584,482 Dinar (R$ 2,210) | R$ 3,034 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 344,501 Dinar (R$ 1,303) | R$ 1,738 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 121,673 Dinar (R$ 460) | R$ 348 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,754 Dinar (R$ 150) | R$ 83 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,018 Dinar (R$ 1,135) | R$ 1,744 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 169,919 Dinar (R$ 643) | R$ 635 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,756 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 24 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,278 Dinar (R$ 43) | R$ 13 | + 220% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 44% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Sulaymaniyah | Belém | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,941 Dinar (R$ 38) | R$ 201 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 31,441 Dinar (R$ 119) | R$ 191 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,667 Dinar (R$ 154) | R$ 265 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,058 Dinar (R$ 216) | R$ 214 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 58% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Sulaymaniyah | Belém | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,251,900 Dinar (R$ 80,370) | R$ 90,944 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,350 Dinar (R$ 5.11) | R$ 6 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 107,704 Dinar (R$ 407) | R$ 188 | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9,979 Dinar (R$ 38) | R$ 34 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 34% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Sulaymaniyah | Belém | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,952 Dinar (R$ 26) | R$ 18 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (R$ 53) | R$ 41 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33,083 Dinar (R$ 125) | R$ 120 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,022 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,417 Dinar (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,793 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,884 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 4.84 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,402 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 5.16 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,024 Dinar (R$ 30) | R$ 33 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 16% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Sulaymaniyah | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,629 Dinar (R$ 123) | R$ 75 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16,168 Dinar (R$ 61) | R$ 61 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 126 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 68,506 Dinar (R$ 259) | R$ 134 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,746 Dinar (R$ 33) | R$ 19 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,008 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,294 Dinar (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 795,501 Dinar (R$ 3,008) | R$ 3,080 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 125 Dinar (R$ 0.47) | R$ 1.17 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 66,375 Dinar (R$ 251) | R$ 108 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,577 Dinar (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 27% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 133 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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