Cost of living in Basra (Iraq) is 32% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States)
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Basra (Iraq) is 53% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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Basra | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,102 Dinar ($11) | $16 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,444 Dinar ($4.92) | $10 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,112 Dinar ($2.38) | $5.99 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,389 Dinar ($1.06) | $1.21 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,527 Dinar ($1.93) | $5.04 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 964 Dinar ($0.74) | $6 | - 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,579 Dinar ($3.50) | $8 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,530 Dinar ($1.17) | $3.35 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 924 Dinar ($0.71) | $1.66 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,977 Dinar ($2.27) | $3.59 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,191 Dinar ($24) | $22 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,229 Dinar ($0.94) | $2.43 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,293 Dinar ($0.99) | $4.10 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Basra (Iraq) is 53% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 899,632 Dinar ($687) | $1,849 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 686,593 Dinar ($524) | $1,381 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,132 Dinar ($96) | $214 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 792,934 Dinar ($605) | $1,521 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 679,603 Dinar ($519) | $979 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 203,874 Dinar ($156) | $114 | + 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,156 Dinar ($39) | $49 | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | 348,807 Dinar ($266) | $282 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 186,991 Dinar ($143) | $103 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,423 Dinar ($10) | $15 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,869 Dinar ($8) | $37 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Basra (Iraq) is 59% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 59,202 Dinar ($45) | $63 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 62,767 Dinar ($48) | $135 | - 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 63,688 Dinar ($49) | $100 | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,773 Dinar ($54) | $151 | - 64% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Basra (Iraq) is 30% more expensive than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,899,500 Dinar ($12,901) | $28,846 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 457 Dinar ($0.35) | $1.11 | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 98,680 Dinar ($75) | $28 | + 166% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,298 Dinar ($14) | $31 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Basra (Iraq) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,515 Dinar ($4.97) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,008 Dinar ($4.59) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,510 Dinar ($17) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13,008 Dinar ($10) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,487 Dinar ($12) | $5.75 | + 105% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,811 Dinar ($3.67) | $5.91 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,453 Dinar ($1.11) | $4.92 | - 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,474 Dinar ($2.65) | $2.77 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,129 Dinar ($12) | $24 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Basra (Iraq) is 23% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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Basra | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,110 Dinar ($25) | $51 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 17,113 Dinar ($13) | $21 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 36,018 Dinar ($27) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 79,245 Dinar ($60) | $87 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,398 Dinar ($4.88) | $11 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,079 Dinar ($3.88) | $4.56 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,542 Dinar ($3.47) | $5.01 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 791,792 Dinar ($604) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 Dinar ($0.11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 73,752 Dinar ($56) | $62 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,142 Dinar ($1.64) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 70 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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