- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Netherlands
- Sulaymaniyah
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 45% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,590 Dinar (€8) | €23 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,703 Dinar (€5.59) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,817 Dinar (€2.04) | €3.83 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,626 Dinar (€1.18) | €1.22 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,042 Dinar (€1.48) | €1.95 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 958 Dinar (€0.70) | €2.09 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Dinar (€2.18) | €4.33 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,608 Dinar (€1.17) | €2.29 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 710 Dinar (€0.51) | €1.75 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,454 Dinar (€1.06) | €0.70 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,034 Dinar (€14) | €4.50 | + 207% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,251 Dinar (€0.91) | €2.50 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (€0.73) | €0.87 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 65% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 475,994 Dinar (€345) | €1,149 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 401,709 Dinar (€292) | €1,167 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 84,556 Dinar (€61) | €225 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 814,846 Dinar (€591) | €2,000 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 492,662 Dinar (€358) | €1,311 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 64,314 Dinar (€47) | €70 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36,143 Dinar (€26) | €37 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 392,423 Dinar (€285) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 118,123 Dinar (€86) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,317 Dinar (€3.13) | €10 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,119 Dinar (€7) | €15 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 55% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 41,109 Dinar (€30) | €85 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 31,839 Dinar (€23) | €37 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 27,878 Dinar (€20) | €119 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,318 Dinar (€39) | €104 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 71% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,384,700 Dinar (€8,263) | €23,835 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 742 Dinar (€0.54) | €1.72 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,034 Dinar (€36) | €147 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12,150 Dinar (€9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 30% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,259 Dinar (€3.09) | €5.00 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,250 Dinar (€0.91) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 13,314 Dinar (€10) | €24 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (€1.09) | €3.23 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,332 Dinar (€1.69) | €2.23 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,166 Dinar (€2.30) | €1.90 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,250 Dinar (€1.63) | €0.90 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,250 Dinar (€1.63) | €1.75 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,017 Dinar (€5.09) | €25 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 0% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,859 Dinar (€17) | €41 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,521 Dinar (€16) | €21 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 Dinar (€7) | €49 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,298 Dinar (€45) | €90 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,671 Dinar (€8) | €8 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,809 Dinar (€2.76) | €3.00 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,695 Dinar (€1.96) | €3.71 | - 47% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 950,369 Dinar (€690) | €154 | + 348% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 158 Dinar (€0.11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,299 Dinar (€51) | €21 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,622 Dinar (€1.90) | €6 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 209 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 56% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,100
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,373
(1,891,580 Dinar)
in Sulaymaniyah.
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