- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Sulaymaniyah
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 10% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,736 Dinar (Dinar 5.808) | Dinar 4.667 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,080 Dinar (Dinar 4.224) | Dinar 4.500 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,073 Dinar (Dinar 1.833) | Dinar 3.250 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,558 Dinar (Dinar 0.929) | Dinar 1.000 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,831 Dinar (Dinar 1.093) | Dinar 1.100 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 916 Dinar (Dinar 0.546) | Dinar 0.600 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,306 Dinar (Dinar 1.972) | Dinar 4.000 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,501 Dinar (Dinar 0.895) | Dinar 1.100 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 693 Dinar (Dinar 0.414) | Dinar 1.500 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,504 Dinar (Dinar 0.897) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,143 Dinar (Dinar 12) | Dinar 10 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,344 Dinar (Dinar 0.802) | Dinar 1.000 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 928 Dinar (Dinar 0.554) | Dinar 0.531 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 3% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 533,353 Dinar (Dinar 318) | Dinar 400 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 446,599 Dinar (Dinar 266) | Dinar 225 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 84,941 Dinar (Dinar 51) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 541,696 Dinar (Dinar 323) | Dinar 350 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 336,820 Dinar (Dinar 201) | Dinar 250 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 68,186 Dinar (Dinar 41) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34,863 Dinar (Dinar 21) | Dinar 15 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 324,130 Dinar (Dinar 193) | Dinar 250 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,521 Dinar (Dinar 61) | Dinar 95 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,832 Dinar (Dinar 2.883) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (Dinar 5.966) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 22% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39,096 Dinar (Dinar 23) | Dinar 80 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28,792 Dinar (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,945 Dinar (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,021 Dinar (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 27% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,854,300 Dinar (Dinar 8,861) | Dinar 8,000 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 729 Dinar (Dinar 0.435) | Dinar 0.750 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,623 Dinar (Dinar 19) | Dinar 30 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,546 Dinar (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 10% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,017 Dinar (Dinar 2.993) | Dinar 2.500 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,377 Dinar (Dinar 0.822) | Dinar 6 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,261 Dinar (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (Dinar 0.895) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,320 Dinar (Dinar 1.981) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,854 Dinar (Dinar 2.299) | Dinar 2.500 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,817 Dinar (Dinar 1.084) | Dinar 1.000 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,683 Dinar (Dinar 1.601) | Dinar 2.000 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,477 Dinar (Dinar 3.864) | Dinar 3.000 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 4% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,730 Dinar (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Dinar (Dinar 5.966) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,946 Dinar (Dinar 37) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,956 Dinar (Dinar 5.939) | Dinar 2.000 | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,210 Dinar (Dinar 2.512) | Dinar 1.000 | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,720 Dinar (Dinar 2.219) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 943,966 Dinar (Dinar 563) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 141 Dinar (Dinar 0.084) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 73,960 Dinar (Dinar 44) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,698 Dinar (Dinar 1.609) | Dinar 2.100 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 61 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 11% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 1,064
(1,784,260 Dinar)
in Sulaymaniyah.
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