Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq vs Kerman, Iran
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 5% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,206 Dinar (﷼ 323,473) | ﷼ 110,233 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,002 Dinar (﷼ 230,993) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,979 Dinar (﷼ 85,986) | ﷼ 184,615 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,436 Dinar (﷼ 41,453) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,582 Dinar (﷼ 45,681) | ﷼ 55,631 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 973 Dinar (﷼ 28,087) | ﷼ 33,385 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,714 Dinar (﷼ 107,221) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,463 Dinar (﷼ 42,222) | ﷼ 40,000 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 692 Dinar (﷼ 19,972) | ﷼ 25,000 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,473 Dinar (﷼ 42,535) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,266 Dinar (﷼ 613,897) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,247 Dinar (﷼ 36,002) | ﷼ 68,506 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 833 Dinar (﷼ 24,040) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 19% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 580,655 Dinar (﷼ 16,761,836) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 378,676 Dinar (﷼ 10,931,285) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 90,666 Dinar (﷼ 2,617,252) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 496,760 Dinar (﷼ 14,340,029) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 315,463 Dinar (﷼ 9,106,507) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 67,588 Dinar (﷼ 1,951,056) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34,357 Dinar (﷼ 991,773) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 297,764 Dinar (﷼ 8,595,588) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 105,071 Dinar (﷼ 3,033,097) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,856 Dinar (﷼ 140,186) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 180% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,041 Dinar (﷼ 261,001) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 14% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,022 Dinar (﷼ 982,106) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 28,378 Dinar (﷼ 819,188) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,272 Dinar (﷼ 816,128) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 47,541 Dinar (﷼ 1,372,357) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 12% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,753,300 Dinar (﷼ 425,885,242) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 731 Dinar (﷼ 21,089) | ﷼ 13,763 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,623 Dinar (﷼ 912,868) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 356% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9,808 Dinar (﷼ 283,123) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 15% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,017 Dinar (﷼ 144,829) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,377 Dinar (﷼ 39,755) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,205 Dinar (﷼ 727,607) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (﷼ 43,301) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,048 Dinar (﷼ 87,989) | ﷼ 125,000 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,335 Dinar (﷼ 125,135) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,849 Dinar (﷼ 53,361) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,450 Dinar (﷼ 70,712) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,309 Dinar (﷼ 182,120) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 26% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,385 Dinar (﷼ 732,795) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,520 Dinar (﷼ 534,607) | ﷼ 300,000 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 500,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,936 Dinar (﷼ 1,874,524) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,327 Dinar (﷼ 269,255) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,178 Dinar (﷼ 120,605) | ﷼ 50,698 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,391 Dinar (﷼ 97,886) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 943,966 Dinar (﷼ 27,249,577) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Dinar (﷼ 3,425) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 69,099 Dinar (﷼ 1,994,683) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,706 Dinar (﷼ 78,101) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 13% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 26,330,512 (912,128 Dinar) in Sulaymaniyah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ﷼ 23,200,000 in Kerman.
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