- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Egypt
- Basra
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basra, Iraq compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 164% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basra (Iraq) is 164% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,500 Dinar (E£ 319) | E£ 72 | + 343% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,500 Dinar (E£ 111) | E£ 72 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Dinar (E£ 45) | E£ 36 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,188 Dinar (E£ 18) | E£ 13 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,875 Dinar (E£ 43) | E£ 20 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 938 Dinar (E£ 14) | E£ 14 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,250 Dinar (E£ 78) | E£ 29 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,688 Dinar (E£ 25) | E£ 21 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,375 Dinar (E£ 20) | E£ 5.98 | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,000 Dinar (E£ 74) | E£ 19 | + 283% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,000 Dinar (E£ 742) | E£ 92 | + 703% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,188 Dinar (E£ 18) | E£ 11 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,333 Dinar (E£ 20) | E£ 10 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Basra (Iraq) is 115% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 716,667 Dinar (E£ 10,635) | E£ 5,401 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 600,000 Dinar (E£ 8,904) | E£ 3,866 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 91,667 Dinar (E£ 1,360) | E£ 898 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 Dinar (E£ 8,904) | E£ 3,625 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 625,000 Dinar (E£ 9,275) | E£ 2,335 | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 87,500 Dinar (E£ 1,298) | E£ 736 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 65,000 Dinar (E£ 965) | E£ 365 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 500,000 Dinar (E£ 7,420) | E£ 6,508 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,095 Dinar (E£ 1,901) | E£ 1,489 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,500 Dinar (E£ 319) | E£ 67 | + 373% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (E£ 148) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Basra (Iraq) is 36% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 66,333 Dinar (E£ 984) | E£ 740 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 65,000 Dinar (E£ 965) | E£ 614 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Dinar (E£ 1,113) | E£ 1,504 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,667 Dinar (E£ 767) | E£ 777 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Basra (Iraq) is 27% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 13,365,700 Dinar (E£ 198,338) | E£ 453,039 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (E£ 7) | E£ 3.88 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Dinar (E£ 148) | E£ 182 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17,930 Dinar (E£ 266) | E£ 126 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 313% | |||
| Personal Care in Basra (Iraq) is 313% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dinar (E£ 178) | E£ 33 | + 444% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Dinar (E£ 59) | E£ 80 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,500 Dinar (E£ 334) | E£ 200 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,000 Dinar (E£ 104) | E£ 40 | + 159% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,000 Dinar (E£ 297) | E£ 21 | + 1312% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,500 Dinar (E£ 96) | E£ 26 | + 275% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,250 Dinar (E£ 19) | E£ 20 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,250 Dinar (E£ 63) | E£ 15 | + 330% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,500 Dinar (E£ 260) | E£ 48 | + 446% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Basra (Iraq) is 84% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Dinar (E£ 594) | E£ 153 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (E£ 297) | E£ 96 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Dinar (E£ 371) | E£ 520 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Dinar (E£ 742) | E£ 228 | + 226% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Dinar (E£ 59) | E£ 52 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,500 Dinar (E£ 67) | E£ 24 | + 175% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (E£ 74) | E£ 19 | + 281% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 68,000 Dinar (E£ 1,009) | E£ 416 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Dinar (E£ 30) | E£ 28 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 327 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01484
EGP
/
IQD
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Cost of living in Basra (Iraq) is 84% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 29,490
(1,987,293 Dinar)
in Basra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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