- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Sulaymaniyah
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 9% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,423 Dinar (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.667 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,980 Dinar (Dinar 4.177) | Dinar 4.500 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,985 Dinar (Dinar 1.786) | Dinar 3.250 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,563 Dinar (Dinar 0.935) | Dinar 1.000 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,908 Dinar (Dinar 1.142) | Dinar 1.100 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 969 Dinar (Dinar 0.580) | Dinar 0.600 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,495 Dinar (Dinar 2.091) | Dinar 4.000 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,557 Dinar (Dinar 0.932) | Dinar 1.100 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 688 Dinar (Dinar 0.412) | Dinar 1.500 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,504 Dinar (Dinar 0.900) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,325 Dinar (Dinar 12) | Dinar 10 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,377 Dinar (Dinar 0.824) | Dinar 1.000 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 876 Dinar (Dinar 0.524) | Dinar 0.531 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 5% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 493,796 Dinar (Dinar 295) | Dinar 400 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 397,440 Dinar (Dinar 238) | Dinar 225 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 90,348 Dinar (Dinar 54) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 541,696 Dinar (Dinar 324) | Dinar 350 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 336,820 Dinar (Dinar 202) | Dinar 250 | - 19% | |
| 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) | 35,214 Dinar (Dinar 21) | Dinar 15 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 324,130 Dinar (Dinar 194) | Dinar 250 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,521 Dinar (Dinar 61) | Dinar 95 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,922 Dinar (Dinar 2.946) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (Dinar 5.984) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 21% 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 | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 28% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,384,700 Dinar (Dinar 6,813) | Dinar 8,000 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 729 Dinar (Dinar 0.436) | Dinar 0.750 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,687 Dinar (Dinar 20) | Dinar 30 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11,156 Dinar (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| 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 3.002) | Dinar 2.500 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,377 Dinar (Dinar 0.824) | 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 0.898) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,320 Dinar (Dinar 1.987) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,506 Dinar (Dinar 2.098) | Dinar 2.500 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,910 Dinar (Dinar 1.143) | Dinar 1.000 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,590 Dinar (Dinar 1.550) | Dinar 2.000 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,611 Dinar (Dinar 3.956) | Dinar 3.000 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 4% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,297 Dinar (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Dinar (Dinar 5.984) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Dinar (Dinar 36) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,943 Dinar (Dinar 5.950) | Dinar 2.000 | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,265 Dinar (Dinar 2.552) | Dinar 1.000 | + 155% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,326 Dinar (Dinar 3.187) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 943,966 Dinar (Dinar 565) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 141 Dinar (Dinar 0.085) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 66,212 Dinar (Dinar 40) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,698 Dinar (Dinar 1.614) | Dinar 2.100 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 157 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 12% 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 1,062
(1,774,184 Dinar)
in Sulaymaniyah.
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