- Cost of Living
- Iraq
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- Basra
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basra, Iraq compared to Akola, India
Currency:
Food | + 84% | |||
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Food in Basra (Iraq) is 84% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,500 Dinar (₨1,203) | ₨500 | + 141% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,500 Dinar (₨420) | ₨375 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Dinar (₨168) | ₨200 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,188 Dinar (₨66) | ₨44 | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,875 Dinar (₨161) | ₨50 | + 222% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 938 Dinar (₨52) | ₨33 | + 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,250 Dinar (₨294) | ₨90 | + 226% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,688 Dinar (₨94) | ₨99 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,375 Dinar (₨77) | ₨43 | + 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,000 Dinar (₨280) | ₨165 | + 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,000 Dinar (₨2,797) | ₨300 | + 832% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,188 Dinar (₨66) | ₨143 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,333 Dinar (₨75) | ₨38 | + 98% | |
Housing | + 66% | |||
Housing in Basra (Iraq) is 66% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 716,667 Dinar (₨40,088) | ₨25,413 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 600,000 Dinar (₨33,562) | ₨17,667 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 91,667 Dinar (₨5,128) | ₨6,525 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 Dinar (₨33,562) | ₨15,137 | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 625,000 Dinar (₨34,960) | ₨10,000 | + 250% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 87,500 Dinar (₨4,894) | ₨10,000 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 65,000 Dinar (₨3,636) | ₨1,000 | + 264% | |
40” flat screen TV | 500,000 Dinar (₨27,968) | ₨25,500 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,095 Dinar (₨7,165) | ₨6,000 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,500 Dinar (₨1,203) | ₨150 | + 702% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (₨559) | ₨900 | - 38% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Basra (Iraq) is 8% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 66,333 Dinar (₨3,710) | ₨2,000 | + 86% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 65,000 Dinar (₨3,636) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Dinar (₨4,195) | ₨4,000 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,667 Dinar (₨2,890) | ₨4,000 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Basra (Iraq) is 47% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 13,365,700 Dinar (₨747,633) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (₨25) | ₨73 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Dinar (₨559) | ₨2,750 | - 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17,930 Dinar (₨1,003) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 215% | |||
Personal Care in Basra (Iraq) is 215% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dinar (₨671) | ₨400 | + 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Dinar (₨224) | ₨200 | + 12% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,500 Dinar (₨1,259) | ₨500 | + 152% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,000 Dinar (₨392) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,000 Dinar (₨1,119) | ₨80 | + 1298% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,500 Dinar (₨364) | ₨160 | + 127% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,250 Dinar (₨70) | ₨60 | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4,250 Dinar (₨238) | ₨20 | + 1089% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,500 Dinar (₨979) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Basra (Iraq) is 36% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Dinar (₨2,237) | ₨385 | + 481% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (₨1,119) | ₨293 | + 282% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Dinar (₨1,398) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Dinar (₨2,797) | ₨500 | + 459% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Dinar (₨224) | ₨245 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,500 Dinar (₨252) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (₨280) | ₨1,000 | - 72% | |
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 (₨3,804) | ₨1,000 | + 280% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Dinar (₨112) | ₨120 | - 7% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Basra (Iraq) is 29% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨103,321
(1,847,110 Dinar)
in Basra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨80,000
in Akola.
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