Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 101% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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| Food | + 92% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 92% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Stockholm | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 140 kr (20,595 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 89 kr (13,100 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (8,075 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (1,951 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 42 kr (6,136 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 kr (5,649 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 478% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (8,139 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (4,380 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (1,630 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (3,010 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124 kr (18,160 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (3,216 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (1,917 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 86% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Stockholm | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,874 kr (3,065,179 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,942 kr (2,340,929 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr (172,087 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,539 kr (1,694,360 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,244 kr (1,210,609 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr (85,236 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 250 kr (36,650 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr (544,015 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr (147,155 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 kr (9,659 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 kr (29,448 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 400% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 59% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 948 kr (139,258 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 217% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 325 kr (47,681 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,190 kr (174,689 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,635 kr (240,159 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 244% | |
| Transportation | + 238% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 238% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,605 kr (33,275,598 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (2,901 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 303% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 953 kr (139,987 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 379% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 kr (37,959 Dinar) | 16,538 Dinar | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 22% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (8,657 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr (13,529 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 227 kr (33,363 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (5,310 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (5,396 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (5,084 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (3,157 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (2,809 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (44,036 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | + 233% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 39% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Stockholm | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 449 kr (65,996 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 266 kr (39,108 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr (117,017 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 290% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 956 kr (140,339 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 134 kr (19,624 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (6,239 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 64 kr (9,467 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,365 kr (787,818 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99 kr (145 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 472 kr (69,243 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67 kr (9,795 Dinar) | 2,646 Dinar | + 270% | |
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TOTAL | + 101% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 304 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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