Cost of living in Vilnius, Lithuania vs Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 34% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 34% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (14,290 Dinar) | 11,206 Dinar | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.93 (8,585 Dinar) | 8,002 Dinar | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.70 (4,700 Dinar) | 2,979 Dinar | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (1,806 Dinar) | 1,436 Dinar | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.83 (3,180 Dinar) | 1,582 Dinar | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.45 (2,519 Dinar) | 973 Dinar | + 159% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.81 (6,633 Dinar) | 3,714 Dinar | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.03 (1,798 Dinar) | 1,463 Dinar | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.60 (1,051 Dinar) | 692 Dinar | + 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (1,950 Dinar) | 1,473 Dinar | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (12,817 Dinar) | 21,266 Dinar | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.52 (2,642 Dinar) | 1,247 Dinar | + 112% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.65 (1,132 Dinar) | 833 Dinar | + 36% | |
Housing | + 79% | |||
Housing in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 79% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €842 (1,464,524 Dinar) | 580,655 Dinar | + 152% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €520 (904,950 Dinar) | 378,676 Dinar | + 139% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (216,740 Dinar) | 90,666 Dinar | + 139% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €549 (956,067 Dinar) | 496,760 Dinar | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €416 (724,443 Dinar) | 315,463 Dinar | + 130% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (157,463 Dinar) | 67,588 Dinar | + 133% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 (17,127 Dinar) | 34,357 Dinar | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | €343 (596,527 Dinar) | 297,764 Dinar | + 100% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (159,944 Dinar) | 105,071 Dinar | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (14,758 Dinar) | 4,856 Dinar | + 204% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (15,767 Dinar) | 9,041 Dinar | + 74% | |
Clothes | + 209% | |||
Clothes in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 209% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (138,746 Dinar) | 34,022 Dinar | + 308% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (68,485 Dinar) | 28,378 Dinar | + 141% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (148,285 Dinar) | 28,272 Dinar | + 424% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (193,069 Dinar) | 47,541 Dinar | + 306% | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 84% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,795 (30,968,279 Dinar) | 14,753,300 Dinar | + 110% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.14 (1,986 Dinar) | 731 Dinar | + 172% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (49,643 Dinar) | 31,623 Dinar | + 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €6 (11,137 Dinar) | 9,808 Dinar | + 14% | |
Personal Care | + 136% | |||
Personal Care in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 136% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (11,189 Dinar) | 5,017 Dinar | + 123% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (11,312 Dinar) | 1,377 Dinar | + 721% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (55,910 Dinar) | 25,205 Dinar | + 122% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (8,243 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 450% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (7,038 Dinar) | 3,048 Dinar | + 131% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.35 (7,567 Dinar) | 4,335 Dinar | + 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.52 (2,643 Dinar) | 1,849 Dinar | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.76 (4,805 Dinar) | 2,450 Dinar | + 96% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (35,300 Dinar) | 6,309 Dinar | + 460% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 30% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (40,437 Dinar) | 25,385 Dinar | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (23,389 Dinar) | 18,520 Dinar | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (99,135 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (91,430 Dinar) | 64,936 Dinar | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (13,225 Dinar) | 9,327 Dinar | + 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.76 (4,803 Dinar) | 4,178 Dinar | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.36 (5,840 Dinar) | 3,391 Dinar | + 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 (877,273 Dinar) | 943,966 Dinar | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (244 Dinar) | 119 Dinar | + 106% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (75,377 Dinar) | 69,099 Dinar | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.75 (6,525 Dinar) | 2,706 Dinar | + 141% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1740.241
IQD
/
EUR
Do you live in Sulaymaniyah? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in New York City is 372% more expensive than in Tashkent
- Cost of living in Santiago is 69% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 22% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in London is about the same as in New York City
- Cost of living in Miami, Florida is 204% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Madrid is 130% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Alicante is 77% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 74% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in London is 16% more expensive than in Paris
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Wrocław (Poland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ljubljana (Slovenia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Athens (Greece)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Gothenburg (Sweden)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Helsinki (Finland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Antalya (Turkey)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kraków (Poland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jerusalem (Israel)
Cost of living in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 66% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 2,925,988 Dinar (€1,681) in Vilnius to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 1,760,000 Dinar in Sulaymaniyah.
Prices recently added
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Buenos Aires costs ARS $4,000 (21 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in La Paz costs Mex$ 200 (25 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Tokyo costs ¥1,500 (27 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Santiago costs CH$30,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Oakland, California costs $8 (about 1 hour ago)
- Ipad wi-fi 128gb in Miami, Florida costs $429 (about 1 hour ago)