Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 51% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,206 Dinar (€6) | €16 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,002 Dinar (€4.51) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,979 Dinar (€1.68) | €4.12 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,436 Dinar (€0.81) | €1.23 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,582 Dinar (€0.89) | €4.06 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 973 Dinar (€0.55) | €1.54 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,714 Dinar (€2.09) | €4.69 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,463 Dinar (€0.82) | €1.50 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 692 Dinar (€0.39) | €0.98 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,473 Dinar (€0.83) | €1.30 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,266 Dinar (€12) | €10 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,247 Dinar (€0.70) | €2.01 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 833 Dinar (€0.47) | €0.62 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 39% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 580,655 Dinar (€327) | €592 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 378,676 Dinar (€213) | €430 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 90,666 Dinar (€51) | €121 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 496,760 Dinar (€280) | €424 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 315,463 Dinar (€178) | €315 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 67,588 Dinar (€38) | €82 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34,357 Dinar (€19) | €20 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 297,764 Dinar (€168) | €379 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 105,071 Dinar (€59) | €111 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,856 Dinar (€2.74) | €9 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,041 Dinar (€5.09) | €6 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 59% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,022 Dinar (€19) | €78 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 28,378 Dinar (€16) | €22 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,272 Dinar (€16) | €80 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 47,541 Dinar (€27) | €89 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 58% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,753,300 Dinar (€8,313) | €20,726 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 731 Dinar (€0.41) | €1.58 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,623 Dinar (€18) | €30 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9,808 Dinar (€5.53) | €21 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 55% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,017 Dinar (€2.83) | €3.14 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,377 Dinar (€0.78) | €9 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,205 Dinar (€14) | €31 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (€0.85) | €3.64 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,048 Dinar (€1.72) | €4.30 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,335 Dinar (€2.44) | €3.74 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,849 Dinar (€1.04) | €1.84 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,450 Dinar (€1.38) | €2.07 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,309 Dinar (€3.55) | €9 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 36% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,385 Dinar (€14) | €26 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,520 Dinar (€10) | €15 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €45 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,936 Dinar (€37) | €45 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,327 Dinar (€5.26) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,178 Dinar (€2.35) | €3.80 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,391 Dinar (€1.91) | €3.87 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 943,966 Dinar (€532) | €434 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Dinar (€0.07) | €0.36 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 69,099 Dinar (€39) | €41 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,706 Dinar (€1.52) | €4.66 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 188 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 48% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,800 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €931 (1,652,482 Dinar) in Sulaymaniyah.
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