Cost of living in Asansol, India vs Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Asansol (India) is 34% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨120 (2,347 Dinar) | 11,206 Dinar | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨202 (3,956 Dinar) | 8,002 Dinar | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨111 (2,169 Dinar) | 2,979 Dinar | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨34 (667 Dinar) | 1,436 Dinar | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨80 (1,557 Dinar) | 1,582 Dinar | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (782 Dinar) | 973 Dinar | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨300 (5,869 Dinar) | 3,714 Dinar | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (2,238 Dinar) | 1,463 Dinar | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (344 Dinar) | 692 Dinar | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨90 (1,761 Dinar) | 1,473 Dinar | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨583 (11,411 Dinar) | 21,266 Dinar | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨80 (1,565 Dinar) | 1,247 Dinar | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 833 Dinar | - | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Asansol (India) is 43% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨16,706 (326,806 Dinar) | 580,655 Dinar | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,000 (234,746 Dinar) | 378,676 Dinar | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,500 (29,343 Dinar) | 90,666 Dinar | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨9,000 (176,060 Dinar) | 496,760 Dinar | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨7,000 (136,935 Dinar) | 315,463 Dinar | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 67,588 Dinar | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨575 (11,248 Dinar) | 34,357 Dinar | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨18,000 (352,120 Dinar) | 297,764 Dinar | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,600 (70,424 Dinar) | 105,071 Dinar | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 4,856 Dinar | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 9,041 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Asansol (India) is 17% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,500 (29,343 Dinar) | 34,022 Dinar | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (39,124 Dinar) | 28,378 Dinar | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,000 (39,124 Dinar) | 28,272 Dinar | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨700 (13,694 Dinar) | 47,541 Dinar | - 71% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Asansol (India) is 9% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨635,000 (12,422,002 Dinar) | 14,753,300 Dinar | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (1,448 Dinar) | 731 Dinar | + 98% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 31,623 Dinar | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 9,808 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Asansol (India) is 5% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨40 (782 Dinar) | 5,017 Dinar | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,377 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 25,205 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,500 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 3,048 Dinar | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 4,335 Dinar | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 1,849 Dinar | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 2,450 Dinar | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 6,309 Dinar | - | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Asansol (India) is 35% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨600 (11,737 Dinar) | 25,385 Dinar | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨257 (5,021 Dinar) | 18,520 Dinar | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨500 (9,781 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (9,781 Dinar) | 64,936 Dinar | - 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 9,327 Dinar | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 4,178 Dinar | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨106 (2,074 Dinar) | 3,391 Dinar | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 943,966 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 119 Dinar | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,000 (19,562 Dinar) | 69,099 Dinar | - 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,706 Dinar | - | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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