- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Egypt
- Basra
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basra, Iraq compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basra (Iraq) is 162% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,000 Dinar (E£ 273) | E£ 60 | + 356% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,000 Dinar (E£ 91) | E£ 51 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,071 Dinar (E£ 47) | E£ 32 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,110 Dinar (E£ 17) | E£ 12 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,305 Dinar (E£ 35) | E£ 17 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 929 Dinar (E£ 14) | E£ 5.56 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,678 Dinar (E£ 56) | E£ 26 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,858 Dinar (E£ 28) | E£ 13 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,560 Dinar (E£ 24) | E£ 4.76 | + 398% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | E£ 13 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | E£ 88 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,190 Dinar (E£ 18) | E£ 9 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,562 Dinar (E£ 24) | E£ 2.12 | + 1017% | |
| Housing | + 246% | |||
| Housing in Basra (Iraq) is 246% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 720,560 Dinar (E£ 10,935) | E£ 4,499 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 587,619 Dinar (E£ 8,918) | E£ 2,486 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,553 Dinar (E£ 858) | E£ 223 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 Dinar (E£ 9,105) | E£ 2,488 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Dinar (E£ 12,141) | E£ 1,489 | + 715% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 75,000 Dinar (E£ 1,138) | E£ 253 | + 350% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 70,249 Dinar (E£ 1,066) | E£ 350 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 500,000 Dinar (E£ 7,588) | E£ 5,618 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,095 Dinar (E£ 1,944) | E£ 1,400 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Dinar (E£ 379) | E£ 55 | + 590% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (E£ 152) | E£ 17 | + 800% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Basra (Iraq) is 66% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 65,023 Dinar (E£ 987) | E£ 587 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 70,000 Dinar (E£ 1,062) | E£ 581 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Dinar (E£ 1,518) | E£ 1,360 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 41,064 Dinar (E£ 623) | E£ 466 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Basra (Iraq) is 6% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 13,365,700 Dinar (E£ 202,833) | E£ 317,760 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (E£ 7) | E£ 2.91 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Dinar (E£ 152) | E£ 109 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 441% | |||
| Personal Care in Basra (Iraq) is 441% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dinar (E£ 182) | E£ 24 | + 651% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Dinar (E£ 61) | E£ 76 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Dinar (E£ 304) | E£ 112 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,000 Dinar (E£ 106) | E£ 30 | + 254% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,000 Dinar (E£ 304) | E£ 19 | + 1505% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,000 Dinar (E£ 121) | E£ 23 | + 440% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Dinar (E£ 23) | E£ 13 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Dinar (E£ 38) | E£ 12 | + 228% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (E£ 152) | E£ 27 | + 470% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Basra (Iraq) is 32% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Dinar (E£ 607) | E£ 119 | + 411% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 73 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 283 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | E£ 233 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Dinar (E£ 46) | E£ 52 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Dinar (E£ 61) | E£ 24 | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | E£ 19 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | E£ 2,268 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 36,000 Dinar (E£ 546) | E£ 379 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Dinar (E£ 30) | E£ 26 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 367 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Basra (Iraq) is 107% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 29,026
(1,912,644 Dinar)
in Basra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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