- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Ivory Coast
- Basra
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basra, Iraq compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basra (Iraq) is 26% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,000 Dinar (8,956 Franc) | 9,736 Franc | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,000 Dinar (2,985 Franc) | 6,046 Franc | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,071 Dinar (1,528 Franc) | 2,474 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,110 Dinar (552 Franc) | 1,029 Franc | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,305 Dinar (1,147 Franc) | 1,971 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 929 Dinar (462 Franc) | 1,150 Franc | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,678 Dinar (1,830 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,858 Dinar (925 Franc) | 1,905 Franc | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,560 Dinar (776 Franc) | 879 Franc | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 570 Franc | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 5,597 Franc | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,190 Dinar (592 Franc) | 1,311 Franc | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,562 Dinar (777 Franc) | 366 Franc | + 112% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Basra (Iraq) is 40% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 720,560 Dinar (358,511 Franc) | 1,121,550 Franc | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 587,619 Dinar (292,367 Franc) | 648,509 Franc | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,553 Dinar (28,138 Franc) | 111,448 Franc | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 Dinar (298,527 Franc) | 614,961 Franc | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Dinar (398,036 Franc) | 269,404 Franc | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 75,000 Dinar (37,316 Franc) | 51,135 Franc | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 70,249 Dinar (34,952 Franc) | 31,198 Franc | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 500,000 Dinar (248,772 Franc) | 374,000 Franc | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,095 Dinar (63,733 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Dinar (12,439 Franc) | 3,106 Franc | + 300% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (4,975 Franc) | 6,171 Franc | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Basra (Iraq) is 14% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 65,023 Dinar (32,352 Franc) | 32,584 Franc | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 70,000 Dinar (34,828 Franc) | 41,095 Franc | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Dinar (49,754 Franc) | 38,980 Franc | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 41,064 Dinar (20,431 Franc) | 48,543 Franc | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Basra (Iraq) is 64% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 13,365,700 Dinar (6,650,030 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (224 Franc) | 631 Franc | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Dinar (4,975 Franc) | 29,118 Franc | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 4,822 Franc | - | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Basra (Iraq) is 59% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dinar (5,971 Franc) | 3,662 Franc | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Dinar (1,990 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Dinar (9,951 Franc) | 16,409 Franc | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,000 Dinar (3,483 Franc) | 5,148 Franc | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,000 Dinar (9,951 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 298% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,000 Dinar (3,980 Franc) | 2,621 Franc | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Dinar (746 Franc) | 974 Franc | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Dinar (1,244 Franc) | 1,498 Franc | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (4,975 Franc) | 6,572 Franc | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Basra (Iraq) is 15% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Dinar (19,902 Franc) | 23,114 Franc | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 7,090 Franc | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,485 Franc | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 39,028 Franc | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Dinar (1,493 Franc) | 5,347 Franc | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Dinar (1,990 Franc) | 1,771 Franc | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,474 Franc | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 178,225 Franc | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 98 Franc | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 36,000 Dinar (17,912 Franc) | 36,592 Franc | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Dinar (995 Franc) | 915 Franc | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 111 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Basra (Iraq) is 33% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,140,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,112,232 Franc
(4,245,313 Dinar)
in Basra.
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