Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq)
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 40% 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 162 (11,315 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 87 (6,091 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 49 (3,426 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 22 (1,566 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | R 45 (3,113 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (2,051 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 93 (6,495 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (2,125 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 31 (2,140 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (1,622 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 107 (7,440 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 26 (1,834 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 (1,067 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 64% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 58% 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 (951,395 Dinar) | 2,000,000 Dinar | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,685 (815,289 Dinar) | 750,000 Dinar | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,470 (172,326 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,489 (592,290 Dinar) | 1,500,000 Dinar | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,269 (437,392 Dinar) | 1,000,000 Dinar | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,651 (115,221 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 130% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 675 (47,073 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 6,837 (477,033 Dinar) | 350,000 Dinar | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,860 (129,771 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 131 (9,163 Dinar) | 12,000 Dinar | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 59 (4,118 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 96% | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 52% 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 889 (62,001 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 107% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 668 (46,631 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,674 (116,814 Dinar) | 120,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,445 (100,808 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | - 50% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 64% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 443,543 (30,947,278 Dinar) | 12,000,000 Dinar | + 158% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (1,657 Dinar) | 450 Dinar | + 268% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 988 (68,938 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 130% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 164 (11,410 Dinar) | 59,653 Dinar | - 81% | |
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 62 (4,292 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 185 (12,928 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 520 (36,299 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 46 (3,216 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 37 (2,605 Dinar) | 12,500 Dinar | - 79% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 72 (5,044 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 36 (2,532 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 21 (1,478 Dinar) | 9,000 Dinar | - 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 146 (10,165 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 60% 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 506 (35,281 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 258 (17,999 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,501 (104,735 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 249% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 694 (48,394 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 95 (6,644 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (2,478 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 40 (2,797 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,368 (653,621 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.75 (122 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 653 (45,544 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 52 (3,596 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 86% | |
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 658 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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