Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 40% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom)
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 36% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Birmingham | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,270 Dinar (£9) | £13 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,752 Dinar (£5.91) | £8 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,923 Dinar (£2.38) | £4.27 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,431 Dinar (£0.87) | £1.27 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,420 Dinar (£2.07) | £4.15 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 808 Dinar (£0.49) | £2.13 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,762 Dinar (£4.10) | £5.29 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 860 Dinar (£0.52) | £2.24 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,016 Dinar (£0.62) | £1.09 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,795 Dinar (£1.09) | £1.72 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,309 Dinar (£13) | £10 | + 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,775 Dinar (£1.08) | £2.45 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,491 Dinar (£0.90) | £0.97 | - 7% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 53% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Birmingham | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 893,751 Dinar (£542) | £1,438 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 577,606 Dinar (£350) | £850 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 219,052 Dinar (£133) | £251 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 584,482 Dinar (£354) | £1,044 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 344,501 Dinar (£209) | £738 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 121,673 Dinar (£74) | £94 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,754 Dinar (£24) | £26 | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,018 Dinar (£182) | £391 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 169,919 Dinar (£103) | £91 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,756 Dinar (£3.49) | £6 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,278 Dinar (£7) | £12 | - 43% | |
Clothes | - 64% | |||
Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 64% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Birmingham | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,941 Dinar (£6) | £64 | - 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 31,441 Dinar (£19) | £38 | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,667 Dinar (£25) | £79 | - 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,058 Dinar (£35) | £70 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 26% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Birmingham | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,251,900 Dinar (£12,877) | £25,503 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,350 Dinar (£0.82) | £1.53 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 107,704 Dinar (£65) | £74 | - 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9,986 Dinar (£6) | £18 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 46% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Birmingham | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,952 Dinar (£4.21) | £7 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (£9) | £9 | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33,083 Dinar (£20) | £89 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,022 Dinar (£3.04) | £3.66 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,417 Dinar (£2.68) | £3.30 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,793 Dinar (£2.90) | £4.87 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,884 Dinar (£1.14) | £2.36 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,402 Dinar (£2.06) | £1.92 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,024 Dinar (£4.86) | £14 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 46% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Birmingham | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,629 Dinar (£20) | £26 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 16,168 Dinar (£10) | £18 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £97 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 68,506 Dinar (£42) | £60 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,746 Dinar (£5.30) | £9 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,008 Dinar (£3.03) | £3.38 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,294 Dinar (£2.60) | £4.62 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 795,501 Dinar (£482) | £530 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 125 Dinar (£0.08) | £0.37 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 66,375 Dinar (£40) | £47 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,577 Dinar (£2.17) | £14 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 201 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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