Cost of living in Dortmund, Germany vs Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 85% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (17,297 Dinar) | 11,206 Dinar | + 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (11,665 Dinar) | 8,002 Dinar | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 (6,902 Dinar) | 2,979 Dinar | + 132% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (1,856 Dinar) | 1,436 Dinar | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.99 (5,171 Dinar) | 1,582 Dinar | + 227% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (4,141 Dinar) | 973 Dinar | + 326% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (9,209 Dinar) | 3,714 Dinar | + 148% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (3,832 Dinar) | 1,463 Dinar | + 162% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (2,920 Dinar) | 692 Dinar | + 322% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (1,695 Dinar) | 1,473 Dinar | + 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (11,158 Dinar) | 21,266 Dinar | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 (3,650 Dinar) | 1,247 Dinar | + 193% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (2,097 Dinar) | 833 Dinar | + 152% | |
Housing | + 113% | |||
Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 113% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €979 (1,692,666 Dinar) | 580,655 Dinar | + 192% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 (1,220,013 Dinar) | 378,676 Dinar | + 222% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (264,570 Dinar) | 90,666 Dinar | + 192% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 (902,077 Dinar) | 496,760 Dinar | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €412 (712,498 Dinar) | 315,463 Dinar | + 126% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (187,832 Dinar) | 67,588 Dinar | + 178% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (36,744 Dinar) | 34,357 Dinar | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | €448 (775,044 Dinar) | 297,764 Dinar | + 160% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (159,771 Dinar) | 105,071 Dinar | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 (8,451 Dinar) | 4,856 Dinar | + 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (20,580 Dinar) | 9,041 Dinar | + 128% | |
Clothes | + 198% | |||
Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 198% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (133,402 Dinar) | 34,022 Dinar | + 292% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (64,397 Dinar) | 28,378 Dinar | + 127% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (155,878 Dinar) | 28,272 Dinar | + 451% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (193,362 Dinar) | 47,541 Dinar | + 307% | |
Transportation | + 240% | |||
Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 240% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 (39,376,376 Dinar) | 14,753,300 Dinar | + 167% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (2,501 Dinar) | 731 Dinar | + 242% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (121,879 Dinar) | 31,623 Dinar | + 285% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (26,602 Dinar) | 9,808 Dinar | + 171% | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 58% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (10,950 Dinar) | 5,017 Dinar | + 118% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,377 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (77,903 Dinar) | 25,205 Dinar | + 209% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (5,895 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 293% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (3,470 Dinar) | 3,048 Dinar | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 (4,125 Dinar) | 4,335 Dinar | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (2,061 Dinar) | 1,849 Dinar | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 (2,203 Dinar) | 2,450 Dinar | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (27,076 Dinar) | 6,309 Dinar | + 329% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (56,392 Dinar) | 25,385 Dinar | + 122% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (36,861 Dinar) | 18,520 Dinar | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (87,369 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (79,945 Dinar) | 64,936 Dinar | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (12,473 Dinar) | 9,327 Dinar | + 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (4,760 Dinar) | 4,178 Dinar | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 (5,158 Dinar) | 3,391 Dinar | + 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €592 (1,024,294 Dinar) | 943,966 Dinar | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (180 Dinar) | 119 Dinar | + 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (55,553 Dinar) | 69,099 Dinar | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 (9,906 Dinar) | 2,706 Dinar | + 266% | |
TOTAL | + 116% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 116% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 3,992,915 Dinar (€2,309) in Dortmund to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 1,850,000 Dinar in Sulaymaniyah.
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