Cost of living in Mosul is 4% higher than in Sulaymaniyah (without rent).
Rent in Mosul is 25% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah.
Cost of living including rent in Mosul is 8% lower than in Sulaymaniyah.
Food in Mosul is 16% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah.
Transport in Mosul is 79% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah.
| Mosul | Sulaymaniyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mosul | Sulaymaniyah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.42 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.3 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.11 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.53 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.58 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.39 $ | 0.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.8 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.74 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.83 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.87 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.57 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.7 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.73 $ | 2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 76.3 $ | 30.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.54 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.8 $ | 14.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18 $ | 20 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.33 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.67 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.59 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.9 $ | 2.23 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.2 $ | 50 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95 $ | 77.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30 $ | 26.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 104 $ | 179 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 317 $ | 445 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 136 $ | 251 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 242 $ | 703 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 803 $ | 887 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 371 $ | 631 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 470 $ | 520 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.21 % | 7.74 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.6 $ | 48.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.52 $ | 7.61 $ |
| Haircut | 3.32 $ | 4.65 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 27 $ | 62.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18 $ | 23.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 180 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,176 $ | 2,845 $ |