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Sāmarrā’ vs As Sulaymānīyah

Iraq vs Iraq · 206 km apart

Sāmarrā’

Iraq

ع.د524,000 ($400)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

As Sulaymānīyah

Iraq

ع.د557,885 ($426)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseSāmarrā’As SulaymānīyahCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.20$4.45Sāmarrā’
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$16.80$17.81Sāmarrā’
Cappuccino$1.26$1.34Sāmarrā’
Monthly groceries (single person)$95.20$101Sāmarrā’
Monthly public transport pass$15.40$16.32Sāmarrā’
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$40.60$43.04Sāmarrā’
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$11.76$12.47Sāmarrā’
Fitness club membership$11.76$12.47Sāmarrā’
Cinema ticket$3.08$3.26Sāmarrā’
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$173$186Sāmarrā’
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$120$129Sāmarrā’
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$360$387Sāmarrā’
Total single-person budget$400$426Sāmarrā’
Average net salary$500$530

Verdict

Sāmarrā’ is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sāmarrā’ runs about $400 versus $426 in As Sulaymānīyah — a difference of roughly 6%.

Salary-adjusted, As Sulaymānīyah leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Sāmarrā’  ·  Full cost of living in As Sulaymānīyah

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sāmarrā’ cheaper than As Sulaymānīyah?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $400 per month in Sāmarrā’ versus $426 in As Sulaymānīyah — about 6% less.
How far is Sāmarrā’ from As Sulaymānīyah?
The straight-line distance between Sāmarrā’ and As Sulaymānīyah is approximately 206 km (128 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Sāmarrā’ or As Sulaymānīyah?
The estimated average net salary is $500 in Sāmarrā’ and $530 in As Sulaymānīyah. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $100 in Sāmarrā’ versus $104 in As Sulaymānīyah per month.