- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Egypt
- Basra
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basra, Iraq compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 182% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basra (Iraq) is 182% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,000 Dinar (E£ 275) | E£ 61 | + 348% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,000 Dinar (E£ 92) | E£ 48 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,071 Dinar (E£ 47) | E£ 25 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,110 Dinar (E£ 17) | E£ 10 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,305 Dinar (E£ 35) | E£ 11 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 929 Dinar (E£ 14) | E£ 6 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,678 Dinar (E£ 56) | E£ 27 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,858 Dinar (E£ 28) | E£ 13 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,560 Dinar (E£ 24) | E£ 3.74 | + 537% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | E£ 9 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | E£ 89 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,190 Dinar (E£ 18) | E£ 9 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,562 Dinar (E£ 24) | E£ 2.71 | + 781% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Basra (Iraq) is 213% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 720,560 Dinar (E£ 11,013) | E£ 4,450 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 587,619 Dinar (E£ 8,981) | E£ 2,577 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,553 Dinar (E£ 864) | E£ 218 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 Dinar (E£ 9,170) | E£ 2,526 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Dinar (E£ 12,227) | E£ 1,181 | + 935% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 75,000 Dinar (E£ 1,146) | E£ 512 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 70,249 Dinar (E£ 1,074) | E£ 443 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 500,000 Dinar (E£ 7,642) | E£ 5,512 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,095 Dinar (E£ 1,958) | E£ 1,699 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Dinar (E£ 382) | E£ 64 | + 501% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (E£ 153) | E£ 19 | + 716% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Basra (Iraq) is 64% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 65,023 Dinar (E£ 994) | E£ 645 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 70,000 Dinar (E£ 1,070) | E£ 599 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Dinar (E£ 1,528) | E£ 1,046 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 41,064 Dinar (E£ 628) | E£ 720 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Basra (Iraq) is 30% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 13,365,700 Dinar (E£ 204,277) | E£ 507,909 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (E£ 7) | E£ 3.02 | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Dinar (E£ 153) | E£ 109 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 387% | |||
| Personal Care in Basra (Iraq) is 387% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dinar (E£ 183) | E£ 24 | + 657% | |
| 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£ 306) | E£ 112 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,000 Dinar (E£ 107) | E£ 30 | + 257% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,000 Dinar (E£ 306) | E£ 30 | + 920% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,000 Dinar (E£ 122) | E£ 27 | + 353% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Dinar (E£ 23) | E£ 13 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Dinar (E£ 38) | E£ 12 | + 230% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (E£ 153) | E£ 39 | + 289% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Basra (Iraq) is 33% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Dinar (E£ 611) | E£ 119 | + 415% | |
| 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 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Dinar (E£ 61) | E£ 24 | + 156% | |
| 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£ 550) | E£ 394 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Dinar (E£ 31) | E£ 26 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 376 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Basra (Iraq) is 92% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 23,001
(1,504,932 Dinar)
in Basra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Alexandria.
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