Cost of living in Sulaymaniyah is 67% higher than in Sheberghan (without rent).
Rent in Sulaymaniyah is 21% more expensive than in Sheberghan.
Cost of living including rent in Sulaymaniyah is 45% higher than in Sheberghan.
Food in Sulaymaniyah is 48% more expensive than in Sheberghan.
Transport in Sulaymaniyah is 131% more expensive than in Sheberghan.
| Sulaymaniyah | Sheberghan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sulaymaniyah | Sheberghan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.38 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.9 $ | 13 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.13 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 6.12 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.07 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.42 $ | 0.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.88 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.81 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.78 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.49 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.2 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2 $ | 1.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.7 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.46 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.4 $ | 11.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.78 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.65 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.59 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.23 $ | 1.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50 $ | 66.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
77.3 $ | 103 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.6 $ | 101 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 179 $ | 48.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 445 $ | 87.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 251 $ | 86.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 703 $ | 172 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 887 $ | 396 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 631 $ | 178 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 520 $ | 232 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.74 % | 18.6 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.8 $ | 11 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.61 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Haircut | 4.65 $ | 2.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.9 $ | 37.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 23.1 $ | 14 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ | 56 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,845 $ | 1,336 $ |