Cost of living in Patna (India) is 51% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq)
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Patna (India) is 48% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
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Patna | Sulaymaniyah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨321 (5,034 Dinar) | 15,270 Dinar | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨353 (5,542 Dinar) | 9,752 Dinar | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨118 (1,856 Dinar) | 3,923 Dinar | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (838 Dinar) | 1,431 Dinar | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨90 (1,418 Dinar) | 3,420 Dinar | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨33 (518 Dinar) | 808 Dinar | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨214 (3,354 Dinar) | 6,762 Dinar | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨121 (1,895 Dinar) | 860 Dinar | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (321 Dinar) | 1,016 Dinar | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨140 (2,194 Dinar) | 1,795 Dinar | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨683 (10,722 Dinar) | 21,309 Dinar | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨98 (1,534 Dinar) | 1,775 Dinar | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨29 (448 Dinar) | 1,491 Dinar | - 70% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Patna (India) is 52% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
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Patna | Sulaymaniyah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,353 (319,365 Dinar) | 893,751 Dinar | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,466 (368,200 Dinar) | 577,606 Dinar | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,916 (77,130 Dinar) | 219,052 Dinar | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,574 (260,067 Dinar) | 584,482 Dinar | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨17,791 (279,155 Dinar) | 344,501 Dinar | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,462 (54,316 Dinar) | 121,673 Dinar | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨709 (11,127 Dinar) | 39,754 Dinar | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨32,946 (516,951 Dinar) | 300,018 Dinar | + 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,730 (152,669 Dinar) | 169,919 Dinar | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨393 (6,171 Dinar) | 5,756 Dinar | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨539 (8,452 Dinar) | 11,278 Dinar | - 25% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Patna (India) is 67% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,023 (47,431 Dinar) | 9,941 Dinar | + 377% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,891 (45,362 Dinar) | 31,441 Dinar | + 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,898 (76,853 Dinar) | 40,667 Dinar | + 89% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,940 (46,129 Dinar) | 57,058 Dinar | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Patna (India) is 67% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
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Patna | Sulaymaniyah | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,012,600 (15,888,695 Dinar) | 21,251,900 Dinar | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨98 (1,538 Dinar) | 1,350 Dinar | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,189 (18,663 Dinar) | 107,704 Dinar | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨227 (3,558 Dinar) | 9,986 Dinar | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Patna (India) is 43% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
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Patna | Sulaymaniyah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨111 (1,749 Dinar) | 6,952 Dinar | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨192 (3,015 Dinar) | 14,067 Dinar | - 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨690 (10,832 Dinar) | 33,083 Dinar | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨273 (4,283 Dinar) | 5,022 Dinar | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨239 (3,755 Dinar) | 4,417 Dinar | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨253 (3,965 Dinar) | 4,793 Dinar | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (2,313 Dinar) | 1,884 Dinar | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨60 (943 Dinar) | 3,402 Dinar | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨307 (4,822 Dinar) | 8,024 Dinar | - 40% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Patna (India) is 27% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
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Patna | Sulaymaniyah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨992 (15,560 Dinar) | 32,629 Dinar | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨566 (8,888 Dinar) | 16,168 Dinar | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,592 (24,985 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,018 (31,672 Dinar) | 68,506 Dinar | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,011 (15,861 Dinar) | 8,746 Dinar | + 81% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨235 (3,693 Dinar) | 5,008 Dinar | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨226 (3,539 Dinar) | 4,294 Dinar | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨40,597 (637,010 Dinar) | 795,501 Dinar | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨10 (162 Dinar) | 125 Dinar | + 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,947 (30,552 Dinar) | 66,375 Dinar | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨208 (3,258 Dinar) | 3,577 Dinar | - 9% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 74 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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