Cost of living
Abu Ghraib compared to As Sulaymaniyah
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Overview comparison
Abu GhraibAs Sulaymaniyah
Consumer prices in Abu Ghraib are roughly 48% higher than in As Sulaymaniyah.
Cost of living
| Item | Abu Ghraib | As Sulaymaniyah |
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| Total with rent one person | 821 | 477 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,115 | 1,290 |
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| Without rent one person | 308 | 286 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,127 | 849 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 625.21 | 247.04 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 928.79 | 366.76 |
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| Food person | 206 | 238 |
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| Food family | 633 | 588 |
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| Transport person | 57.95 | 88.8 |
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| Transport family | 131.2 | 231.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.73 years | 70.19 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Abu Ghraib | As Sulaymaniyah |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.2 | 7.76 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.77 | 15.56 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.69 | 3.56 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.71 | 1.5 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.41 | 1.42 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.49 | 0.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Abu Ghraib | As Sulaymaniyah |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 484.62 | 240.98 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 391.72 | 111.17 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,386.67 | 251.91 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 519.66 | 216.52 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 96.51 | 47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 148.34 | 86.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 78.66 | 33.56 |
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Transportation
| Item | Abu Ghraib | As Sulaymaniyah |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.89 | 8.58 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,900 | 1,044 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 565 | 378 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.56 | 0.31 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 63.18% | 30.26% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.27 | 14.75 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.43 | 0.4 |
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Groceries
| Item | Abu Ghraib | As Sulaymaniyah |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 | 0.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.75 | 0.68 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.93 | 2.45 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.91 | 3.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.18 | 5.55 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.24 | 10.1 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.31 | 1.22 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Abu Ghraib | As Sulaymaniyah |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.99 | 27.12 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.32 | 7.69 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.48 | 10.23 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.58 | 4.48 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.95 | 15.57 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 63.86 | 27.37 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 145.43 | 88.17 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,469 | 923 |
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