Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 31% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 28% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,270 Dinar (50 zł) | 34 zł | + 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,752 Dinar (32 zł) | 25 zł | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,923 Dinar (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,431 Dinar (4.72 zł) | 3.64 zł | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,420 Dinar (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,490 Dinar (4.91 zł) | 10 zł | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,762 Dinar (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,858 Dinar (6 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,172 Dinar (3.87 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,795 Dinar (5.92 zł) | 3.97 zł | + 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,309 Dinar (70 zł) | 30 zł | + 131% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,256 Dinar (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,491 Dinar (4.92 zł) | 3.09 zł | + 59% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 10% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 893,751 Dinar (2,948 zł) | 4,752 zł | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 577,606 Dinar (1,905 zł) | 3,154 zł | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 219,052 Dinar (723 zł) | 558 zł | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 584,482 Dinar (1,928 zł) | 2,531 zł | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 344,501 Dinar (1,136 zł) | 2,071 zł | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 121,673 Dinar (401 zł) | 300 zł | + 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,754 Dinar (131 zł) | 46 zł | + 188% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,018 Dinar (990 zł) | 1,752 zł | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 169,919 Dinar (560 zł) | 399 zł | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,756 Dinar (19 zł) | 32 zł | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,278 Dinar (37 zł) | 22 zł | + 67% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 46% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33,073 Dinar (109 zł) | 343 zł | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 31,441 Dinar (104 zł) | 137 zł | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,667 Dinar (134 zł) | 299 zł | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,058 Dinar (188 zł) | 496 zł | - 62% | |
Transportation | + 99% | |||
Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 99% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,251,900 Dinar (70,098 zł) | 85,392 zł | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,350 Dinar (4.45 zł) | 7 zł | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 122,081 Dinar (403 zł) | 108 zł | + 275% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12,155 Dinar (40 zł) | 35 zł | + 15% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 5% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,952 Dinar (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (46 zł) | 48 zł | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33,083 Dinar (109 zł) | 142 zł | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,022 Dinar (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,417 Dinar (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,793 Dinar (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,884 Dinar (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,402 Dinar (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,024 Dinar (26 zł) | 40 zł | - 34% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 33% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Sulaymaniyah | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,629 Dinar (108 zł) | 78 zł | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 16,168 Dinar (53 zł) | 45 zł | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 195 zł | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 68,506 Dinar (226 zł) | 150 zł | + 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,746 Dinar (29 zł) | 25 zł | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,008 Dinar (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,294 Dinar (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 795,501 Dinar (2,624 zł) | 2,013 zł | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 125 Dinar (0.41 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 66,375 Dinar (219 zł) | 132 zł | + 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,909 Dinar (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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