Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 36% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,206 Dinar (215 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,002 Dinar (154 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,979 Dinar (57 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,436 Dinar (28 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,582 Dinar (30 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 973 Dinar (19 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,714 Dinar (71 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,463 Dinar (28 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 692 Dinar (13 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,473 Dinar (28 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,266 Dinar (408 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,247 Dinar (24 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 833 Dinar (16 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 58% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 23% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 580,655 Dinar (11,154 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 378,676 Dinar (7,274 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 90,666 Dinar (1,742 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 496,760 Dinar (9,542 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 315,463 Dinar (6,060 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 67,588 Dinar (1,298 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34,357 Dinar (660 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | 297,764 Dinar (5,720 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 105,071 Dinar (2,018 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,856 Dinar (93 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,041 Dinar (174 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 58% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,022 Dinar (654 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 28,378 Dinar (545 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,272 Dinar (543 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 76% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 47,541 Dinar (913 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 50% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,753,300 Dinar (283,389 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 731 Dinar (14 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 31,623 Dinar (607 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9,808 Dinar (188 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 25% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 65% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,017 Dinar (96 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,377 Dinar (26 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,205 Dinar (484 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (29 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,048 Dinar (59 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,335 Dinar (83 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,849 Dinar (36 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,450 Dinar (47 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,309 Dinar (121 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 4% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,385 Dinar (488 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 18,520 Dinar (356 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,218 NT$ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,936 Dinar (1,247 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,327 Dinar (179 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,178 Dinar (80 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,391 Dinar (65 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 943,966 Dinar (18,132 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Dinar (2.28 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 69,099 Dinar (1,327 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,706 Dinar (52 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 36% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 57,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 36,377 NT$ (1,893,800 Dinar) in Sulaymaniyah.
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