Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 10% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
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| Food in Rome (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Rome | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (25,753 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (12,621 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.98 (7,035 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (2,008 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (5,369 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.66 (3,757 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (11,676 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (3,385 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.18 (3,082 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (1,831 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (12,376 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (2,326 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (1,882 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 22% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Rome | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,663 (2,347,325 Dinar) | 2,000,000 Dinar | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,038 (1,465,052 Dinar) | 750,000 Dinar | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (195,490 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 (1,457,783 Dinar) | 1,500,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €702 (990,379 Dinar) | 1,000,000 Dinar | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (130,637 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (39,148 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 (550,496 Dinar) | 350,000 Dinar | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €158 (222,578 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 (7,835 Dinar) | 12,000 Dinar | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (14,115 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 40% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Rome | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (111,700 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 272% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (42,232 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (134,551 Dinar) | 120,000 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €147 (207,574 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 57% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Rome | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,073 (35,391,106 Dinar) | 12,000,000 Dinar | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (2,589 Dinar) | 450 Dinar | + 475% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (49,403 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (17,954 Dinar) | 59,653 Dinar | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 20% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Rome | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (10,113 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (12,724 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €98 (137,840 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.80 (6,776 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (4,690 Dinar) | 12,500 Dinar | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.95 (5,569 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.43 (3,433 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.85 (4,029 Dinar) | 9,000 Dinar | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (29,975 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 39% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Rome | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (55,274 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (24,786 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (93,469 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 212% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (100,901 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (15,444 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 209% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (2,744 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.27 (7,437 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (702,789 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (253 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (70,730 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.66 (7,994 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 68% | |
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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 113 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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