- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Ivory Coast
- Basra
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basra, Iraq compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basra (Iraq) is 1% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,500 Dinar (9,643 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,500 Dinar (3,364 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Dinar (1,346 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,188 Dinar (533 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,875 Dinar (1,289 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 938 Dinar (420 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,250 Dinar (2,355 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,688 Dinar (757 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,375 Dinar (617 Franc) | 882 Franc | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,000 Dinar (2,243 Franc) | 575 Franc | + 290% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,000 Dinar (22,425 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | + 275% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,188 Dinar (533 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,333 Dinar (598 Franc) | 390 Franc | + 53% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Basra (Iraq) is 50% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 716,667 Dinar (321,429 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 600,000 Dinar (269,103 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 91,667 Dinar (41,113 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 Dinar (269,103 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 625,000 Dinar (280,316 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 87,500 Dinar (39,244 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 65,000 Dinar (29,153 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 500,000 Dinar (224,253 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,095 Dinar (57,451 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,500 Dinar (9,643 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (4,485 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Basra (Iraq) is 29% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 66,333 Dinar (29,751 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 65,000 Dinar (29,153 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Dinar (33,638 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,667 Dinar (23,173 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 53% | |
| 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 (5,994,584 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (202 Franc) | 602 Franc | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Dinar (4,485 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17,930 Dinar (8,042 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Basra (Iraq) is 39% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dinar (5,382 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Dinar (1,794 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,500 Dinar (10,091 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,000 Dinar (3,140 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,000 Dinar (8,970 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | + 207% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,500 Dinar (2,915 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,250 Dinar (561 Franc) | 943 Franc | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,250 Dinar (1,906 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,500 Dinar (7,849 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Basra (Iraq) is 17% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Dinar (17,940 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (8,970 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Dinar (11,213 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Dinar (22,425 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Dinar (1,794 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,500 Dinar (2,018 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (2,243 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | + 41% | |
| 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 (30,498 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Dinar (897 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 200 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Basra (Iraq) is 32% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,600,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,442,583 Franc
(5,446,054 Dinar)
in Basra.
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