Cost of living in Gorakhpur, India vs Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Gorakhpur (India) is 42% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨120 (2,328 Dinar) | 11,206 Dinar | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨213 (4,123 Dinar) | 8,002 Dinar | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (2,207 Dinar) | 2,979 Dinar | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨48 (936 Dinar) | 1,436 Dinar | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨63 (1,218 Dinar) | 1,582 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨61 (1,188 Dinar) | 973 Dinar | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨152 (2,949 Dinar) | 3,714 Dinar | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨112 (2,177 Dinar) | 1,463 Dinar | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (553 Dinar) | 692 Dinar | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨107 (2,070 Dinar) | 1,473 Dinar | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨247 (4,792 Dinar) | 21,266 Dinar | - 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨75 (1,455 Dinar) | 1,247 Dinar | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (461 Dinar) | 833 Dinar | - 45% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Gorakhpur (India) is 16% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,233 (411,949 Dinar) | 580,655 Dinar | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,000 (291,025 Dinar) | 378,676 Dinar | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,750 (150,363 Dinar) | 90,666 Dinar | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,667 (517,378 Dinar) | 496,760 Dinar | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,000 (213,418 Dinar) | 315,463 Dinar | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,500 (106,709 Dinar) | 67,588 Dinar | + 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨600 (11,631 Dinar) | 34,357 Dinar | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨47,750 (926,429 Dinar) | 297,764 Dinar | + 211% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,500 (242,521 Dinar) | 105,071 Dinar | + 131% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨205 (3,977 Dinar) | 4,856 Dinar | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨170 (3,298 Dinar) | 9,041 Dinar | - 64% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Gorakhpur (India) is 18% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,000 (58,205 Dinar) | 34,022 Dinar | + 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,333 (25,869 Dinar) | 28,378 Dinar | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,167 (61,439 Dinar) | 28,272 Dinar | + 117% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,500 (48,504 Dinar) | 47,541 Dinar | + 2% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Gorakhpur (India) is 21% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨340,000 (6,596,560 Dinar) | 14,753,300 Dinar | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨132 (2,555 Dinar) | 731 Dinar | + 250% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 31,623 Dinar | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 9,808 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in Gorakhpur (India) is 43% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨517 (10,024 Dinar) | 5,017 Dinar | + 100% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨500 (9,701 Dinar) | 1,377 Dinar | + 604% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,000 (38,803 Dinar) | 25,205 Dinar | + 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨200 (3,880 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 159% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨130 (2,522 Dinar) | 3,048 Dinar | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨165 (3,201 Dinar) | 4,335 Dinar | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨200 (3,880 Dinar) | 1,849 Dinar | + 110% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨43 (825 Dinar) | 2,450 Dinar | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨150 (2,910 Dinar) | 6,309 Dinar | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Gorakhpur (India) is 43% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨909 (17,630 Dinar) | 25,385 Dinar | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨403 (7,824 Dinar) | 18,520 Dinar | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,400 (27,162 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨750 (14,551 Dinar) | 64,936 Dinar | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨500 (9,701 Dinar) | 9,327 Dinar | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨268 (5,190 Dinar) | 4,178 Dinar | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨122 (2,361 Dinar) | 3,391 Dinar | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 943,966 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (19 Dinar) | 119 Dinar | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨466 (9,047 Dinar) | 69,099 Dinar | - 87% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨180 (3,492 Dinar) | 2,706 Dinar | + 29% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 1,720,000 Dinar in Sulaymaniyah you would need to make just about 1,459,112 Dinar (₨75,206) in Gorakhpur.
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