Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah, Iraq

Summary of cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 5,349,579 Dinar
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 2,302,663 Dinar
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Al Basrah al Qadimah
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 25,000 Dinar
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 15,000 Dinar
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 5,000 Dinar
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 2,500 Dinar
12 eggs, large 2,000 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 3,000 Dinar
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 10,000 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 2,000 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 1,500 Dinar
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket -
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality -
2 liters of coca-cola 1,500 Dinar
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 3,000 Dinar
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 2,000,000 Dinar
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 750,000 Dinar
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 500,000 Dinar
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 1,500,000 Dinar
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,000,000 Dinar
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 50,000 Dinar
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 30,000 Dinar
40” flat screen tv 350,000 Dinar
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 200,000 Dinar
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 12,000 Dinar
Hourly rate for cleaning help 100,000 Dinar
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 30,000 Dinar
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 150,000 Dinar
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 120,000 Dinar
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 200,000 Dinar
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 12,000,000 Dinar
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 450 Dinar
Monthly ticket public transport 30,000 Dinar
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 59,653 Dinar
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 25,000 Dinar
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 10,000 Dinar
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 100,000 Dinar
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 10,000 Dinar
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 12,500 Dinar
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 7,000 Dinar
4 rolls of toilet paper 1,500 Dinar
Tube of toothpaste 9,000 Dinar
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 15,000 Dinar
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 50,000 Dinar
2 tickets to the movies 20,000 Dinar
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 30,000 Dinar
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 150,000 Dinar
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 5,000 Dinar
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 2,500 Dinar
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) -
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 1,000 Dinar
1 month of gym membership in business district 100,000 Dinar
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 25,000 Dinar
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: September 26, 2023

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