- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Netherlands
- Sulaymaniyah
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 46% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,492 Dinar (€8) | €23 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,486 Dinar (€5.37) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,914 Dinar (€2.09) | €3.83 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,608 Dinar (€1.15) | €1.22 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,967 Dinar (€1.41) | €1.95 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 964 Dinar (€0.69) | €2.09 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,503 Dinar (€2.51) | €4.33 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,563 Dinar (€1.12) | €2.29 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 715 Dinar (€0.51) | €1.75 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,454 Dinar (€1.04) | €0.70 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,236 Dinar (€15) | €4.50 | + 222% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,357 Dinar (€0.97) | €2.50 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 928 Dinar (€0.67) | €0.87 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 69% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 493,796 Dinar (€354) | €1,149 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 397,338 Dinar (€285) | €1,167 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 90,497 Dinar (€65) | €225 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 562,500 Dinar (€403) | €2,000 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 342,500 Dinar (€246) | €1,311 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 68,269 Dinar (€49) | €70 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35,500 Dinar (€25) | €37 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 345,128 Dinar (€247) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102,521 Dinar (€73) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,462 Dinar (€3.91) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (€7) | €15 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 59% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39,096 Dinar (€28) | €85 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28,792 Dinar (€21) | €37 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,945 Dinar (€19) | €119 | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,021 Dinar (€34) | €104 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 78% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,384,700 Dinar (€8,161) | €23,835 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 729 Dinar (€0.52) | €1.72 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,654 Dinar (€24) | €147 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,939 Dinar (€8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 25% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,017 Dinar (€3.60) | €5.00 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,377 Dinar (€0.99) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,261 Dinar (€12) | €24 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (€1.08) | €3.23 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,320 Dinar (€2.38) | €2.23 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,506 Dinar (€2.51) | €1.90 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,910 Dinar (€1.37) | €0.90 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,590 Dinar (€1.86) | €1.75 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,611 Dinar (€4.74) | €25 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 25% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,297 Dinar (€17) | €41 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (€14) | €21 | - 32% | |
| 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 | 60,000 Dinar (€43) | €90 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,943 Dinar (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,265 Dinar (€3.06) | €3.00 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,326 Dinar (€3.82) | €3.71 | + 3% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 943,966 Dinar (€677) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 141 Dinar (€0.10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 66,212 Dinar (€47) | €21 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,698 Dinar (€1.93) | €6 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 266 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) is 62% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,600
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,377
(1,921,133 Dinar)
in Sulaymaniyah.
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