Cost of living in Thoothukudi is 46% lower than in Sulaymaniyah (without rent).
Rent in Thoothukudi is 63% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah.
Cost of living including rent in Thoothukudi is 53% lower than in Sulaymaniyah.
Food in Thoothukudi is 38% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah.
Transport in Thoothukudi is 72% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah.
| Thoothukudi | Sulaymaniyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Thoothukudi | Sulaymaniyah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.78 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.47 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.78 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.3 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.47 $ | 0.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.45 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.81 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.79 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.11 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.45 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.4 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.55 $ | 2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.6 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.1 $ | 30.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.05 $ | 14.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.2 $ | 20 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.79 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.54 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.75 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.53 $ | 2.23 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.2 $ | 50 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.4 $ | 77.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.79 $ | 26.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 71.8 $ | 179 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 190 $ | 445 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 108 $ | 251 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 223 $ | 703 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,593 $ | 887 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 365 $ | 631 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 317 $ | 520 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.4 % | 7.74 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.7 $ | 48.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.79 $ | 7.61 $ |
| Haircut | 1.91 $ | 4.65 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 39.7 $ | 62.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25 $ | 23.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 47.9 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,551 $ | 2,845 $ |