Cost of living in Jammu, India vs Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | - 24% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Jammu (India) is 24% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨254 (4,976 Dinar) | 11,206 Dinar | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨312 (6,102 Dinar) | 8,002 Dinar | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨147 (2,877 Dinar) | 2,979 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (1,013 Dinar) | 1,436 Dinar | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨64 (1,253 Dinar) | 1,582 Dinar | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (725 Dinar) | 973 Dinar | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨115 (2,251 Dinar) | 3,714 Dinar | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨81 (1,577 Dinar) | 1,463 Dinar | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (480 Dinar) | 692 Dinar | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨109 (2,139 Dinar) | 1,473 Dinar | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨826 (16,171 Dinar) | 21,266 Dinar | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨78 (1,520 Dinar) | 1,247 Dinar | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (473 Dinar) | 833 Dinar | - 43% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Jammu (India) is 20% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨18,464 (361,608 Dinar) | 580,655 Dinar | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,896 (252,552 Dinar) | 378,676 Dinar | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,356 (65,728 Dinar) | 90,666 Dinar | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨9,717 (190,299 Dinar) | 496,760 Dinar | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨8,335 (163,239 Dinar) | 315,463 Dinar | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,630 (90,675 Dinar) | 67,588 Dinar | + 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 (11,649 Dinar) | 34,357 Dinar | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨35,863 (702,359 Dinar) | 297,764 Dinar | + 136% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,449 (204,645 Dinar) | 105,071 Dinar | + 95% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨329 (6,448 Dinar) | 4,856 Dinar | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,403 (27,484 Dinar) | 9,041 Dinar | + 204% | |
Clothes | + 121% | |||
Clothes in Jammu (India) is 121% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,804 (54,921 Dinar) | 34,022 Dinar | + 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,536 (69,251 Dinar) | 28,378 Dinar | + 144% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,552 (89,142 Dinar) | 28,272 Dinar | + 215% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,091 (60,528 Dinar) | 47,541 Dinar | + 27% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Jammu (India) is about the same as in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨748,133 (14,651,726 Dinar) | 14,753,300 Dinar | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (1,412 Dinar) | 731 Dinar | + 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,340 (26,249 Dinar) | 31,623 Dinar | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨311 (6,083 Dinar) | 9,808 Dinar | - 38% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Jammu (India) is 25% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (1,967 Dinar) | 5,017 Dinar | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨260 (5,100 Dinar) | 1,377 Dinar | + 270% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (9,792 Dinar) | 25,205 Dinar | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨220 (4,304 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 187% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨238 (4,658 Dinar) | 3,048 Dinar | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨245 (4,807 Dinar) | 4,335 Dinar | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨202 (3,949 Dinar) | 1,849 Dinar | + 114% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨92 (1,793 Dinar) | 2,450 Dinar | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨246 (4,811 Dinar) | 6,309 Dinar | - 24% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Jammu (India) is 6% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,084 (40,811 Dinar) | 25,385 Dinar | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨414 (8,104 Dinar) | 18,520 Dinar | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,203 (23,558 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,555 (50,036 Dinar) | 64,936 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨471 (9,216 Dinar) | 9,327 Dinar | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨175 (3,422 Dinar) | 4,178 Dinar | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨186 (3,645 Dinar) | 3,391 Dinar | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 943,966 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 (181 Dinar) | 119 Dinar | + 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,502 (29,421 Dinar) | 69,099 Dinar | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨286 (5,604 Dinar) | 2,706 Dinar | + 107% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
19.584
IQD
/
INR
Do you live in Sulaymaniyah? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in New York City is 374% more expensive than in Tashkent
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in London is 69% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 41% cheaper than in Santiago
- Cost of living in London is about the same as in New York City
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 35% more expensive than in Lima
- Cost of living in London is 17% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Paris is 44% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 71% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Antalya (Turkey)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Astana (Kazakhstan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Athens (Greece)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sialkot (Pakistan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jerusalem (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kraków (Poland)
Cost of living in Jammu (India) is 5% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 1,630,000 Dinar in Sulaymaniyah you would need to make just about 1,541,253 Dinar (₨78,698) in Jammu.
Prices recently added
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Madrid costs €1,600 (23 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Santiago costs CH$100,000 (30 minutes ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Dublin costs €25 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Almuñécar costs €10 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Tashkent costs 84,000 сўм (about 2 hours ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Manila costs Php240,000 (about 3 hours ago)