As Sulaymaniyah, Iraq

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Country

Iraq

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About As Sulaymaniyah, Iraq

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$482

Family of 4 / mo

$1,246

Avg salary (after tax)

$771

As Sulaymaniyah is a beautiful city located in the northern part of Iraq , in the Kurdish region. It is known for its stunning mountains, vibrant culture, and friendly people. The city has a rich history and is often called the cultural capital of the Kurdish people.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Sulaymaniyah· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $70.08
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $42.46
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $39.65
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $68.18

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.01
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $771.16

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.76
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $2.15
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $1.86
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.57
CappuccinoUSD $4.24

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $7.43
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $33.87
Fast Food ComboUSD $9.86

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $16.07
Apples (1 kg)USD $1.6
Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.6
Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.81
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.66
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.57
Onions (1 kg)USD $1.19
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.99
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.65
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $16.93
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $2.31
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $4.46
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $6.74
Dozen EggsUSD $2.73
White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.9
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.23
Milk (1 litre)USD $1.76

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $124.96
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $389.72
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $298.45
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $784.26
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $506.13
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $84.58

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $45.08
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $15.3
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $11.29
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $145.61
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $3,354

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $5.21
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $3.39
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $16,200
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $6.75
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $27
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $18,628
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.57

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $39.77
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $115.24