Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq

Summary of cost of living in Sulaymaniyah

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 2,781,783 Dinar
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 1,170,903 Dinar
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Sulaymaniyah
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 14,292 Dinar
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 8,950 Dinar
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 3,396 Dinar
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 1,481 Dinar
12 eggs, large 2,778 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 1,269 Dinar
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 6,305 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 1,504 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 1,164 Dinar
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 1,999 Dinar
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 20,485 Dinar
2 liters of coca-cola 1,945 Dinar
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 1,298 Dinar
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 801,316 Dinar
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 505,429 Dinar
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 173,550 Dinar
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 529,206 Dinar
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 316,935 Dinar
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 97,296 Dinar
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 32,935 Dinar
40” flat screen tv 289,414 Dinar
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 155,167 Dinar
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 5,756 Dinar
Hourly rate for cleaning help 11,278 Dinar
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 27,469 Dinar
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 27,378 Dinar
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 46,093 Dinar
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 58,890 Dinar
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 21,251,900 Dinar
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 1,066 Dinar
Monthly ticket public transport 51,003 Dinar
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 9,079 Dinar
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 5,446 Dinar
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 11,042 Dinar
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 26,687 Dinar
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 4,899 Dinar
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 4,205 Dinar
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 4,742 Dinar
4 rolls of toilet paper 2,108 Dinar
Tube of toothpaste 2,894 Dinar
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 7,552 Dinar
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 28,626 Dinar
2 tickets to the movies 18,564 Dinar
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 25,000 Dinar
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 61,529 Dinar
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 8,746 Dinar
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 4,738 Dinar
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 4,294 Dinar
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 795,501 Dinar
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 125 Dinar
1 month of gym membership in business district 60,765 Dinar
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 3,570 Dinar
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 48 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: May 22, 2025

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