Cost of Living in Sulaymaniyah
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Summary of cost of living in Sulaymaniyah (Sulaimanyia), Iraq:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,828.4$ (2,391,897.4IQD), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 515.8$ (674,774.4IQD), excluding rent.
- Sulaymaniyah is 58.5% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Sulaymaniyah is, on average, 82.2% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 6,500.00 IQD | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 30,000.00 IQD | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9,000.00 IQD | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 3,000.00 IQD | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3,000.00 IQD | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3,250.00 IQD | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 562.50 IQD | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 281.25 IQD | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1,812.50 IQD | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1,133.98 IQD | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1,101.58 IQD | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2,214.29 IQD | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2,948.35 IQD | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2,078.97 IQD | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9,071.86 IQD | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 777.59 IQD | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 774.89 IQD | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 737.09 IQD | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 404.99 IQD | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 323.99 IQD | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 398.51 IQD | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 857.14 IQD | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 666.67 IQD | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15,000.00 IQD | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2,028.79 IQD | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2,324.00 IQD | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 3,125.00 IQD | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 750.00 IQD | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 30,000.00 IQD | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3,000.00 IQD | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4,828.03 IQD | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 7,000.00 IQD | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 913.89 IQD | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 27,000,000.00 IQD | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,250,000.00 IQD | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 131,250.00 IQD | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 14,166.67 IQD | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 35,857.14 IQD | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 49,285.71 IQD | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 21,962.31 IQD | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10,000.00 IQD | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 228,333.33 IQD | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 3,825,000.00 IQD | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 25,000.00 IQD | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 33,333.33 IQD | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 56,250.00 IQD | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 50,000.00 IQD | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 300,000.00 IQD | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 230,000.00 IQD | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 660,000.00 IQD | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 470,000.00 IQD | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 99,095.75 IQD | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 70,172.18 IQD | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 800,000.00 IQD | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.15 | |
Prices in Sulaymaniyah (Sulaimanyia)
This city had 203 entries in the past 12 months by 7 different contributors.
Last update: 7 December 2025
Last update: 7 December 2025
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