- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- India
- Basra
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basra, Iraq compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basra (Iraq) is 14% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,000 Dinar (₨983) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,000 Dinar (₨328) | ₨350 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,071 Dinar (₨168) | ₨147 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,110 Dinar (₨61) | ₨39 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,305 Dinar (₨126) | ₨60 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 929 Dinar (₨51) | ₨30 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,678 Dinar (₨201) | ₨80 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,858 Dinar (₨101) | ₨113 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,560 Dinar (₨85) | ₨49 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨250 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨394 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,190 Dinar (₨65) | ₨174 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,562 Dinar (₨85) | ₨35 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Basra (Iraq) is 10% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 720,560 Dinar (₨39,341) | ₨29,031 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 587,619 Dinar (₨32,083) | ₨20,186 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,553 Dinar (₨3,088) | ₨10,000 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 Dinar (₨32,759) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Dinar (₨43,678) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 75,000 Dinar (₨4,095) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 70,249 Dinar (₨3,835) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 500,000 Dinar (₨27,299) | ₨21,000 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,095 Dinar (₨6,994) | ₨2,000 | + 250% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Dinar (₨1,365) | ₨200 | + 582% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (₨546) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Basra (Iraq) is 6% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 65,023 Dinar (₨3,550) | ₨2,000 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 70,000 Dinar (₨3,822) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Dinar (₨5,460) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 41,064 Dinar (₨2,242) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Basra (Iraq) is 36% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 13,365,700 Dinar (₨729,738) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (₨25) | ₨71 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Dinar (₨546) | ₨1,500 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨93 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 229% | |||
| Personal Care in Basra (Iraq) is 229% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dinar (₨655) | ₨400 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Dinar (₨218) | ₨200 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Dinar (₨1,092) | ₨500 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,000 Dinar (₨382) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,000 Dinar (₨1,092) | ₨80 | + 1265% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,000 Dinar (₨437) | ₨160 | + 173% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Dinar (₨82) | ₨60 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Dinar (₨136) | ₨20 | + 582% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (₨546) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Basra (Iraq) is 32% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Dinar (₨2,184) | ₨385 | + 467% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨293 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Dinar (₨164) | ₨245 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Dinar (₨218) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨5,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 36,000 Dinar (₨1,966) | ₨1,000 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Dinar (₨109) | ₨120 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Basra (Iraq) is 10% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨102,664
(1,880,377 Dinar)
in Basra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨93,000
in Akola.
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