Cost of living in Niigata, Japan vs Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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Food | + 71% | |||
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Food in Niigata (Japan) is 71% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,203 (16,040 Dinar) | 11,206 Dinar | + 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥650 (8,669 Dinar) | 8,002 Dinar | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 2,979 Dinar | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥179 (2,387 Dinar) | 1,436 Dinar | + 66% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥199 (2,654 Dinar) | 1,582 Dinar | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 973 Dinar | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 3,714 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥400 (5,335 Dinar) | 1,463 Dinar | + 265% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥700 (9,336 Dinar) | 692 Dinar | + 1249% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥305 (4,068 Dinar) | 1,473 Dinar | + 176% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,500 (33,342 Dinar) | 21,266 Dinar | + 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥200 (2,667 Dinar) | 1,247 Dinar | + 114% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥154 (2,054 Dinar) | 833 Dinar | + 147% | |
Housing | + 101% | |||
Housing in Niigata (Japan) is 101% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥200,000 (2,667,335 Dinar) | 580,655 Dinar | + 359% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 378,676 Dinar | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥50,000 (666,834 Dinar) | 90,666 Dinar | + 635% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥50,000 (666,834 Dinar) | 496,760 Dinar | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 315,463 Dinar | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 67,588 Dinar | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (66,683 Dinar) | 34,357 Dinar | + 94% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥100,000 (1,333,668 Dinar) | 297,764 Dinar | + 348% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 105,071 Dinar | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 4,856 Dinar | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 9,041 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | + 339% | |||
Clothes in Niigata (Japan) is 339% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,000 (106,693 Dinar) | 34,022 Dinar | + 214% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥10,000 (133,367 Dinar) | 28,378 Dinar | + 370% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (106,693 Dinar) | 28,272 Dinar | + 277% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥20,000 (266,734 Dinar) | 47,541 Dinar | + 461% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Niigata (Japan) is 17% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 14,753,300 Dinar | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥149 (1,980 Dinar) | 731 Dinar | + 171% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 31,623 Dinar | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 9,808 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | + 85% | |||
Personal Care in Niigata (Japan) is 85% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,800 (37,343 Dinar) | 5,017 Dinar | + 644% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,377 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 25,205 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,500 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥450 (6,002 Dinar) | 3,048 Dinar | + 97% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥158 (2,107 Dinar) | 4,335 Dinar | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (1,334 Dinar) | 1,849 Dinar | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (4,001 Dinar) | 2,450 Dinar | + 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,800 (64,016 Dinar) | 6,309 Dinar | + 915% | |
Entertainment | + 61% | |||
Entertainment in Niigata (Japan) is 61% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (53,347 Dinar) | 25,385 Dinar | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (48,012 Dinar) | 18,520 Dinar | + 159% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,000 (213,387 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,000 (80,020 Dinar) | 64,936 Dinar | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥800 (10,669 Dinar) | 9,327 Dinar | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥450 (6,002 Dinar) | 4,178 Dinar | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥500 (6,668 Dinar) | 3,391 Dinar | + 97% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 943,966 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥30 (400 Dinar) | 119 Dinar | + 237% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,000 (93,357 Dinar) | 69,099 Dinar | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥440 (5,868 Dinar) | 2,706 Dinar | + 117% | |
TOTAL | + 74% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 3,020,995 Dinar (¥226,518) in Niigata to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 1,740,000 Dinar in Sulaymaniyah.
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