Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq)
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Dresden (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
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Dresden | Sulaymaniyah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (16,970 Dinar) | 15,270 Dinar | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (10,693 Dinar) | 9,752 Dinar | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.96 (5,605 Dinar) | 3,923 Dinar | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (1,381 Dinar) | 1,431 Dinar | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 (4,567 Dinar) | 3,420 Dinar | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (3,822 Dinar) | 808 Dinar | + 373% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.82 (8,240 Dinar) | 6,762 Dinar | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 (3,740 Dinar) | 860 Dinar | + 335% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (2,198 Dinar) | 1,016 Dinar | + 116% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.72 (1,016 Dinar) | 1,795 Dinar | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.03 (7,116 Dinar) | 21,309 Dinar | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.57 (2,221 Dinar) | 1,775 Dinar | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (1,388 Dinar) | 1,491 Dinar | - 7% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,154 (1,634,653 Dinar) | 893,751 Dinar | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €782 (1,106,772 Dinar) | 577,606 Dinar | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (245,283 Dinar) | 219,052 Dinar | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €644 (911,665 Dinar) | 584,482 Dinar | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €420 (595,132 Dinar) | 344,501 Dinar | + 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (138,058 Dinar) | 121,673 Dinar | + 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (35,498 Dinar) | 39,754 Dinar | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | €525 (743,397 Dinar) | 300,018 Dinar | + 148% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (149,075 Dinar) | 169,919 Dinar | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (7,616 Dinar) | 5,756 Dinar | + 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (16,549 Dinar) | 11,278 Dinar | + 47% | |
Clothes | + 130% | |||
Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 130% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (100,371 Dinar) | 9,941 Dinar | + 910% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (42,918 Dinar) | 31,441 Dinar | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (115,997 Dinar) | 40,667 Dinar | + 185% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (129,815 Dinar) | 57,058 Dinar | + 128% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is about the same as in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,531 (31,902,688 Dinar) | 21,251,900 Dinar | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (2,132 Dinar) | 1,350 Dinar | + 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (84,399 Dinar) | 107,704 Dinar | - 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (20,719 Dinar) | 9,986 Dinar | + 107% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (10,316 Dinar) | 6,952 Dinar | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (19,004 Dinar) | 14,067 Dinar | + 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (65,531 Dinar) | 33,083 Dinar | + 98% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (4,959 Dinar) | 5,022 Dinar | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (3,111 Dinar) | 4,417 Dinar | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 (3,065 Dinar) | 4,793 Dinar | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (1,746 Dinar) | 1,884 Dinar | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (2,024 Dinar) | 3,402 Dinar | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (24,236 Dinar) | 8,024 Dinar | + 202% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is about the same as in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
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Dresden | Sulaymaniyah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (38,405 Dinar) | 32,629 Dinar | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (27,359 Dinar) | 16,168 Dinar | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (98,243 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (72,904 Dinar) | 68,506 Dinar | + 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (8,954 Dinar) | 8,746 Dinar | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (3,784 Dinar) | 5,008 Dinar | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 (4,151 Dinar) | 4,294 Dinar | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €445 (629,747 Dinar) | 795,501 Dinar | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (128 Dinar) | 125 Dinar | + 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (48,734 Dinar) | 66,375 Dinar | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.94 (8,404 Dinar) | 3,577 Dinar | + 135% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 45 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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