Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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Food | + 114% | |||
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Food in London (United Kingdom) is 114% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (22,546 Dinar) | 11,206 Dinar | + 101% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (12,566 Dinar) | 8,002 Dinar | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.41 (6,902 Dinar) | 2,979 Dinar | + 132% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.94 (1,893 Dinar) | 1,436 Dinar | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.85 (5,763 Dinar) | 1,582 Dinar | + 264% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.87 (3,792 Dinar) | 973 Dinar | + 290% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.32 (8,752 Dinar) | 3,714 Dinar | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (4,032 Dinar) | 1,463 Dinar | + 176% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (1,569 Dinar) | 692 Dinar | + 127% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (3,661 Dinar) | 1,473 Dinar | + 148% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (19,801 Dinar) | 21,266 Dinar | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.03 (4,119 Dinar) | 1,247 Dinar | + 230% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (2,092 Dinar) | 833 Dinar | + 151% | |
Housing | + 423% | |||
Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 423% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,502 (5,065,171 Dinar) | 580,655 Dinar | + 772% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,789 (3,621,987 Dinar) | 378,676 Dinar | + 856% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £139 (281,838 Dinar) | 90,666 Dinar | + 211% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,874 (3,793,327 Dinar) | 496,760 Dinar | + 664% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,289 (2,608,439 Dinar) | 315,463 Dinar | + 727% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £86 (174,309 Dinar) | 67,588 Dinar | + 158% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (44,909 Dinar) | 34,357 Dinar | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | £317 (642,019 Dinar) | 297,764 Dinar | + 116% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (168,746 Dinar) | 105,071 Dinar | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (12,169 Dinar) | 4,856 Dinar | + 151% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (26,177 Dinar) | 9,041 Dinar | + 190% | |
Clothes | + 236% | |||
Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 236% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (162,108 Dinar) | 34,022 Dinar | + 376% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (72,814 Dinar) | 28,378 Dinar | + 157% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £83 (168,754 Dinar) | 28,272 Dinar | + 497% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £92 (186,217 Dinar) | 47,541 Dinar | + 292% | |
Transportation | + 548% | |||
Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 548% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,856 (42,213,638 Dinar) | 14,753,300 Dinar | + 186% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (2,410 Dinar) | 731 Dinar | + 230% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £146 (296,343 Dinar) | 31,623 Dinar | + 837% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £26 (51,949 Dinar) | 9,808 Dinar | + 430% | |
Personal Care | + 223% | |||
Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 223% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.54 (7,165 Dinar) | 5,017 Dinar | + 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (17,077 Dinar) | 1,377 Dinar | + 1140% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £105 (211,992 Dinar) | 25,205 Dinar | + 741% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.60 (7,295 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 386% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.05 (4,146 Dinar) | 3,048 Dinar | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.94 (7,982 Dinar) | 4,335 Dinar | + 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.93 (3,911 Dinar) | 1,849 Dinar | + 112% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.70 (3,435 Dinar) | 2,450 Dinar | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £18 (37,390 Dinar) | 6,309 Dinar | + 493% | |
Entertainment | + 131% | |||
Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 131% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (77,454 Dinar) | 25,385 Dinar | + 205% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £26 (52,180 Dinar) | 18,520 Dinar | + 182% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £208 (420,588 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £73 (148,563 Dinar) | 64,936 Dinar | + 129% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (23,930 Dinar) | 9,327 Dinar | + 157% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.56 (7,196 Dinar) | 4,178 Dinar | + 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.68 (11,500 Dinar) | 3,391 Dinar | + 239% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £432 (873,537 Dinar) | 943,966 Dinar | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.35 (702 Dinar) | 119 Dinar | + 492% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £52 (105,726 Dinar) | 69,099 Dinar | + 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (24,747 Dinar) | 2,706 Dinar | + 815% | |
TOTAL | + 295% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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