- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Egypt
- Basra
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basra, Iraq compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basra (Iraq) is 141% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,000 Dinar (E£ 272) | E£ 68 | + 301% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,000 Dinar (E£ 91) | E£ 60 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,071 Dinar (E£ 46) | E£ 32 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,110 Dinar (E£ 17) | E£ 13 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,305 Dinar (E£ 35) | E£ 16 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 929 Dinar (E£ 14) | E£ 6 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,678 Dinar (E£ 56) | E£ 27 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,858 Dinar (E£ 28) | E£ 15 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,560 Dinar (E£ 24) | E£ 5.21 | + 352% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | E£ 14 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | E£ 88 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,190 Dinar (E£ 18) | E£ 10 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,562 Dinar (E£ 24) | E£ 2.28 | + 936% | |
| Housing | + 224% | |||
| Housing in Basra (Iraq) is 224% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 720,560 Dinar (E£ 10,879) | E£ 4,826 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 587,619 Dinar (E£ 8,872) | E£ 2,486 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,553 Dinar (E£ 854) | E£ 245 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 Dinar (E£ 9,059) | E£ 2,488 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Dinar (E£ 12,079) | E£ 1,489 | + 711% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 75,000 Dinar (E£ 1,132) | E£ 238 | + 376% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 70,249 Dinar (E£ 1,061) | E£ 397 | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 500,000 Dinar (E£ 7,549) | E£ 6,060 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,095 Dinar (E£ 1,934) | E£ 1,489 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Dinar (E£ 377) | E£ 60 | + 529% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (E£ 151) | E£ 17 | + 795% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Basra (Iraq) is 54% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 65,023 Dinar (E£ 982) | E£ 735 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 70,000 Dinar (E£ 1,057) | E£ 604 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Dinar (E£ 1,510) | E£ 1,360 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 41,064 Dinar (E£ 620) | E£ 581 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Basra (Iraq) is 14% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 13,365,700 Dinar (E£ 201,800) | E£ 348,808 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (E£ 7) | E£ 3.19 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Dinar (E£ 151) | E£ 123 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 427% | |||
| Personal Care in Basra (Iraq) is 427% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dinar (E£ 181) | E£ 24 | + 648% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Dinar (E£ 60) | E£ 90 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Dinar (E£ 302) | E£ 98 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,000 Dinar (E£ 106) | E£ 30 | + 252% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,000 Dinar (E£ 302) | E£ 19 | + 1497% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,000 Dinar (E£ 121) | E£ 23 | + 437% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Dinar (E£ 23) | E£ 13 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Dinar (E£ 38) | E£ 12 | + 226% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (E£ 151) | E£ 28 | + 444% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Basra (Iraq) is 29% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Dinar (E£ 604) | E£ 119 | + 409% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 80 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 323 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | E£ 214 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Dinar (E£ 45) | E£ 52 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Dinar (E£ 60) | E£ 24 | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | E£ 19 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | E£ 12,013 | - | |
| 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£ 544) | E£ 433 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Dinar (E£ 30) | E£ 26 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 388 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Basra (Iraq) is 94% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 27,105
(1,795,219 Dinar)
in Basra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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