Cost of living in Santiago de Cali, Colombia vs Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 14% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$17,561 (7,128 Dinar) | 11,206 Dinar | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,987 (7,301 Dinar) | 8,002 Dinar | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,205 (2,924 Dinar) | 2,979 Dinar | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,659 (1,079 Dinar) | 1,436 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,782 (2,347 Dinar) | 1,582 Dinar | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,200 (893 Dinar) | 973 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,884 (3,606 Dinar) | 3,714 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,463 (2,218 Dinar) | 1,463 Dinar | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,501 (609 Dinar) | 692 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,712 (1,101 Dinar) | 1,473 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,482 (13,997 Dinar) | 21,266 Dinar | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,463 (1,406 Dinar) | 1,247 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,161 (877 Dinar) | 833 Dinar | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is about the same as in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,220,220 (901,211 Dinar) | 580,655 Dinar | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$810,498 (328,990 Dinar) | 378,676 Dinar | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$201,223 (81,679 Dinar) | 90,666 Dinar | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,075,310 (436,480 Dinar) | 496,760 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$548,489 (222,638 Dinar) | 315,463 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$149,447 (60,662 Dinar) | 67,588 Dinar | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,628 (30,292 Dinar) | 34,357 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,201,030 (487,511 Dinar) | 297,764 Dinar | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$330,997 (134,355 Dinar) | 105,071 Dinar | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,008 (5,686 Dinar) | 4,856 Dinar | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,727 (3,948 Dinar) | 9,041 Dinar | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 57% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$104,134 (42,269 Dinar) | 34,022 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,812 (44,168 Dinar) | 28,378 Dinar | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$199,659 (81,044 Dinar) | 28,272 Dinar | + 187% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$180,688 (73,343 Dinar) | 47,541 Dinar | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 57% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,479,700 (23,737,531 Dinar) | 14,753,300 Dinar | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,377 (965 Dinar) | 731 Dinar | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$131,982 (53,573 Dinar) | 31,623 Dinar | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,910 (10,923 Dinar) | 9,808 Dinar | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 42% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,995 (6,086 Dinar) | 5,017 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$9,923 (4,028 Dinar) | 1,377 Dinar | + 192% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$74,337 (30,174 Dinar) | 25,205 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,202 (6,171 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 311% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,185 (4,946 Dinar) | 3,048 Dinar | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,395 (6,249 Dinar) | 4,335 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,314 (2,563 Dinar) | 1,849 Dinar | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,694 (1,499 Dinar) | 2,450 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,897 (8,076 Dinar) | 6,309 Dinar | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$22,878 (9,286 Dinar) | 25,385 Dinar | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,908 (7,675 Dinar) | 18,520 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$108,350 (43,980 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$91,163 (37,004 Dinar) | 64,936 Dinar | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$23,835 (9,675 Dinar) | 9,327 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,983 (3,240 Dinar) | 4,178 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,070 (1,652 Dinar) | 3,391 Dinar | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,640,710 (665,982 Dinar) | 943,966 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$216 (88 Dinar) | 119 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$103,653 (42,074 Dinar) | 69,099 Dinar | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,099 (2,070 Dinar) | 2,706 Dinar | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 1,985,591 Dinar (COL$4,891,696) in Santiago de Cali to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 1,900,000 Dinar in Sulaymaniyah.
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