- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- India
- Basra
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basra, Iraq compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basra (Iraq) is 86% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,500 Dinar (₨1,238) | ₨500 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,500 Dinar (₨432) | ₨375 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Dinar (₨173) | ₨200 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,250 Dinar (₨72) | ₨44 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,702 Dinar (₨156) | ₨50 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 937 Dinar (₨54) | ₨33 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,174 Dinar (₨298) | ₨90 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,704 Dinar (₨98) | ₨99 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,255 Dinar (₨72) | ₨43 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,000 Dinar (₨288) | ₨165 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,000 Dinar (₨2,880) | ₨300 | + 860% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,149 Dinar (₨66) | ₨143 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,126 Dinar (₨65) | ₨38 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Basra (Iraq) is 73% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 787,356 Dinar (₨45,349) | ₨25,413 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 600,000 Dinar (₨34,558) | ₨17,667 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 91,667 Dinar (₨5,280) | ₨6,525 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 Dinar (₨34,558) | ₨15,137 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 625,000 Dinar (₨35,998) | ₨10,000 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 87,500 Dinar (₨5,040) | ₨10,000 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 65,000 Dinar (₨3,744) | ₨1,000 | + 274% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 500,000 Dinar (₨28,799) | ₨25,500 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,095 Dinar (₨7,378) | ₨6,000 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,500 Dinar (₨1,238) | ₨150 | + 726% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (₨576) | ₨900 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Basra (Iraq) is 9% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 66,333 Dinar (₨3,821) | ₨2,000 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 65,000 Dinar (₨3,744) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Dinar (₨4,320) | ₨4,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,667 Dinar (₨2,976) | ₨4,000 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Basra (Iraq) is 48% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 13,365,700 Dinar (₨769,826) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (₨26) | ₨73 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Dinar (₨576) | ₨2,750 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17,930 Dinar (₨1,033) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 238% | |||
| Personal Care in Basra (Iraq) is 238% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dinar (₨691) | ₨400 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Dinar (₨230) | ₨200 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,500 Dinar (₨1,296) | ₨500 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,000 Dinar (₨403) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,000 Dinar (₨1,152) | ₨80 | + 1340% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,500 Dinar (₨374) | ₨160 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,250 Dinar (₨72) | ₨60 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,250 Dinar (₨245) | ₨20 | + 1124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,500 Dinar (₨1,008) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Basra (Iraq) is 41% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Dinar (₨2,304) | ₨385 | + 498% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (₨1,152) | ₨293 | + 294% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Dinar (₨1,440) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Dinar (₨2,880) | ₨500 | + 476% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Dinar (₨230) | ₨245 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,500 Dinar (₨259) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (₨288) | ₨1,000 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 68,000 Dinar (₨3,917) | ₨1,000 | + 292% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Dinar (₨115) | ₨120 | - 4% | |
| 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 85 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Basra (Iraq) is 33% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨92,759
(1,610,474 Dinar)
in Basra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨70,000
in Akola.
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