Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 170 (11,756 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 84 (5,806 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 (3,429 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (1,230 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 40 (2,746 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 28 (1,919 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 82 (5,653 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 29 (2,017 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (1,511 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (1,536 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 104 (7,162 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (1,694 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 (1,120 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 57% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,636 (942,143 Dinar) | 2,000,000 Dinar | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,685 (807,360 Dinar) | 750,000 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,424 (167,490 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,489 (586,529 Dinar) | 1,500,000 Dinar | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,269 (433,139 Dinar) | 1,000,000 Dinar | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,651 (114,100 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 696 (48,085 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,713 (394,747 Dinar) | 350,000 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,821 (125,839 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 132 (9,125 Dinar) | 12,000 Dinar | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 59 (4,101 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 96% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 54% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 879 (60,710 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 634 (43,834 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,641 (113,380 Dinar) | 120,000 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,472 (101,716 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 65% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 471,983 (32,611,355 Dinar) | 12,000,000 Dinar | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (1,668 Dinar) | 450 Dinar | + 271% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 988 (68,268 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 128% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 171 (11,844 Dinar) | 59,653 Dinar | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 60% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (4,145 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 185 (12,802 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 550 (37,980 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (3,279 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (2,355 Dinar) | 12,500 Dinar | - 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 63 (4,324 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (2,532 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 22 (1,487 Dinar) | 9,000 Dinar | - 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 191 (13,229 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 58% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 536 (37,021 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 258 (17,824 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,501 (103,717 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 246% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 701 (48,459 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 106 (7,352 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 (2,390 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 37 (2,591 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,240 (707,526 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.18 (151 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 653 (45,101 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 54 (3,761 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 713 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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