At a glance
 IR
Sanandaj
|
 IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Iraq |
| Nomad score | 4.8 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $462 / mo | $2,336 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 26° / 13°C | 23° / 17°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 78 Moderate | 87 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 21.5°C | 25°C |
| Average low | 8.3°C | 10.9°C |
| Precipitation | 29 mm / mo | 45 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 323 h / mo | 317 h / mo |
| Humidity | 46% | 46% |
| Rain days | 4.6 / mo | 4.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 13.5 km/h | 12.9 km/h |
IR
Sanandaj · average high by month
J 6
F 7
M 14
A 21
M 25
J 33
J 36
A 36
S 31
O 24
N 16
D 10
IQ
Sulaymaniyah · average high by month
J 11
F 12
M 16
A 24
M 28
J 36
J 40
A 40
S 35
O 27
N 19
D 13
Air quality
|
IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 78 | 87 |
| PM2.5 | 24.4 µg/m³ | 31.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 94.8 µg/m³ | 95 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 97 µg/m³ | 17 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 3.5 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Local Payment Services | 2.4 | 4.0 |
| Startup Scene | 2.6 | 3.6 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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IR
Sanandaj
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| Green Spaces | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.8 | 6.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.9 | 6.5 |
| Weather | 6.3 | 6.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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IR
Sanandaj
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.1 | 7.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 2.7 | 4.0 |
| VPN Reliability | 3.7 | 6.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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IR
Sanandaj
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Cost of Living | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Currency Stability | 2.1 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.8 | 8.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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IR
Sanandaj
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.6 | 4.8 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Nightlife | 2.5 | 4.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.3 | 6.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.1 | 2.3 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 3.4 | 5.5 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.7 | 4.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 1.4 | 4.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.2 | 2.3 |
| Internet Speed | 5.1 | 6.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.0 | 7.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| Food Scene | 6.0 | 6.2 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.9 | 4.8 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 2.2 | 3.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 1.4 | 2.7 |
| Freedom of Speech | 1.5 | 3.0 |
| Political Stability | 2.6 | 3.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.4 | 6.2 |
| Visa Ease | 2.5 | 4.8 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 5.1 | 4.7 |
| Cleanliness | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.2 | 5.5 |
| Family Friendly | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Language Barrier | 2.8 | 3.6 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.1 | 5.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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IR
Sanandaj
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 4.5 | 6.3 |
| Racial Tolerance | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Safety | 6.5 | 6.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 3.8 | 5.6 |
| Cycling | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Public Transit | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Walkability | 5.2 | 4.0 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 1.9 | 3.9 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.4 | 3.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.4 | 3.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.1 | 3.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 5.2 | 7.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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IR
Sanandaj
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $19 per pair | $34 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $15 per dress | $42 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $53 per pair | $99 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $15 per month | $92 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $0.97 per ticket | $9.16 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.13 per cup | $3.44 per cup |
| Beer | $0.53 per pint | $4.58 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.26 per meal | $7.63 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $13 per meal | $42 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $3.40 per meal | $9.16 per meal |
| Apples | $0.61 per kg | $1.34 per kg |
| Bread | $0.15 per loaf | $1.15 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.12 per bottle | $0.57 per bottle |
| Milk | $0.44 per liter | $1.72 per liter |
| Rice | $1.29 per kg | $1.91 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $2.34 per kg | $7.25 per kg |
| Beef | $6.31 per kg | $15 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $0.28 per bottle | $17 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $53 per month | $229 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3.64 per month | $15 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $3.40 per visit | $27 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $1.46 per purchase | $9.16 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $69 per month | $344 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $69 per month | $401 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $226 per month | $916 per month |
| Coworking Space | $12 per month | $137 per month |
| Coliving Space | $89 per month | $573 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $2.02 per month | $27 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $9.70 per month | $38 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $2.43 per visit | $11 per visit |
| Laundry | $0.73 per kg | $23 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $1.46 per month | $19 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $7.68 per month | $50 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $2.83 one-time | $11 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $9.70 per month | $46 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $4.45 per hour | $27 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $6.47 per month | $76 per month |
| Taxi Start | $0.36 per trip | $2.29 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.18 per km | $1.15 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $2.02 per month | $38 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $0.89 per trip | $4.58 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.12 per liter | $0.84 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $3.64 per month | $11 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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IR
Sanandaj
|
IQ
Sulaymaniyah
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $3.40 per month | $65 per month |