Cost of living in Vijayawada, India vs Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Vijayawada (India) is 20% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨209 (4,095 Dinar) | 11,206 Dinar | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨247 (4,827 Dinar) | 8,002 Dinar | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨138 (2,697 Dinar) | 2,979 Dinar | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (1,103 Dinar) | 1,436 Dinar | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨62 (1,203 Dinar) | 1,582 Dinar | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨26 (510 Dinar) | 973 Dinar | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨213 (4,158 Dinar) | 3,714 Dinar | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨197 (3,844 Dinar) | 1,463 Dinar | + 163% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (507 Dinar) | 692 Dinar | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨139 (2,713 Dinar) | 1,473 Dinar | + 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨643 (12,585 Dinar) | 21,266 Dinar | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨99 (1,937 Dinar) | 1,247 Dinar | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (837 Dinar) | 833 Dinar | + 0% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Vijayawada (India) is 24% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨15,619 (305,548 Dinar) | 580,655 Dinar | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨11,041 (215,990 Dinar) | 378,676 Dinar | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,825 (55,256 Dinar) | 90,666 Dinar | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,067 (333,870 Dinar) | 496,760 Dinar | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,960 (253,522 Dinar) | 315,463 Dinar | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,016 (78,558 Dinar) | 67,588 Dinar | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨874 (17,102 Dinar) | 34,357 Dinar | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨24,624 (481,694 Dinar) | 297,764 Dinar | + 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,936 (174,806 Dinar) | 105,071 Dinar | + 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (7,331 Dinar) | 4,856 Dinar | + 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨812 (15,883 Dinar) | 9,041 Dinar | + 76% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Vijayawada (India) is 46% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,209 (43,206 Dinar) | 34,022 Dinar | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,281 (44,621 Dinar) | 28,378 Dinar | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,529 (49,482 Dinar) | 28,272 Dinar | + 75% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,295 (44,888 Dinar) | 47,541 Dinar | - 6% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Vijayawada (India) is about the same as in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨954,806 (18,678,113 Dinar) | 14,753,300 Dinar | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (1,412 Dinar) | 731 Dinar | + 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨970 (18,966 Dinar) | 31,623 Dinar | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 9,808 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Vijayawada (India) is 12% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨95 (1,852 Dinar) | 5,017 Dinar | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨268 (5,241 Dinar) | 1,377 Dinar | + 281% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (9,781 Dinar) | 25,205 Dinar | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨209 (4,085 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 172% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨114 (2,225 Dinar) | 3,048 Dinar | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨169 (3,303 Dinar) | 4,335 Dinar | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨150 (2,931 Dinar) | 1,849 Dinar | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨52 (1,021 Dinar) | 2,450 Dinar | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨243 (4,748 Dinar) | 6,309 Dinar | - 25% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Vijayawada (India) is 59% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨638 (12,476 Dinar) | 25,385 Dinar | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨272 (5,314 Dinar) | 18,520 Dinar | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,122 (21,946 Dinar) | 64,936 Dinar | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨345 (6,755 Dinar) | 9,327 Dinar | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨94 (1,840 Dinar) | 4,178 Dinar | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨196 (3,828 Dinar) | 3,391 Dinar | + 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨10,367 (202,794 Dinar) | 943,966 Dinar | - 79% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (20 Dinar) | 119 Dinar | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,095 (21,422 Dinar) | 69,099 Dinar | - 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨213 (4,173 Dinar) | 2,706 Dinar | + 54% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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