- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Ivory Coast
- Basra
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basra, Iraq compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basra (Iraq) is 7% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,500 Dinar (10,241 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,500 Dinar (3,572 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Dinar (1,429 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,250 Dinar (595 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,702 Dinar (1,287 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 937 Dinar (446 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,174 Dinar (2,465 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,704 Dinar (812 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,255 Dinar (598 Franc) | 882 Franc | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,000 Dinar (2,382 Franc) | 575 Franc | + 314% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,000 Dinar (23,816 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | + 298% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,149 Dinar (547 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,126 Dinar (537 Franc) | 390 Franc | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Basra (Iraq) is 45% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 787,356 Dinar (375,038 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 600,000 Dinar (285,796 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 91,667 Dinar (43,663 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 Dinar (285,796 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 625,000 Dinar (297,704 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 87,500 Dinar (41,679 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 65,000 Dinar (30,961 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 500,000 Dinar (238,163 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,095 Dinar (61,015 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,500 Dinar (10,241 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 165% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (4,763 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Basra (Iraq) is 24% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 66,333 Dinar (31,596 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 65,000 Dinar (30,961 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Dinar (35,724 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,667 Dinar (24,610 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Basra (Iraq) is 62% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 13,365,700 Dinar (6,366,431 Franc) | 10,073,000 Franc | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (214 Franc) | 602 Franc | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Dinar (4,763 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17,930 Dinar (8,541 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Basra (Iraq) is 53% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dinar (5,716 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Dinar (1,905 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,500 Dinar (10,717 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,000 Dinar (3,334 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,000 Dinar (9,527 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | + 226% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,500 Dinar (3,096 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,250 Dinar (595 Franc) | 943 Franc | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,250 Dinar (2,024 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,500 Dinar (8,336 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Basra (Iraq) is 14% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Dinar (19,053 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (9,527 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Dinar (11,908 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Dinar (23,816 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Dinar (1,905 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,500 Dinar (2,143 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (2,382 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | + 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 97 Franc | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 68,000 Dinar (32,390 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Dinar (953 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 211 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Basra (Iraq) is 28% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,400,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,458,879 Franc
(5,162,177 Dinar)
in Basra.
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