Cost of living in Basra (Iraq) is 10% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Basra (Iraq) is 45% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Basra | Cancún | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,102 Dinar (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 565 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,444 Dinar (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 175 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,112 Dinar (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 51 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,389 Dinar (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 30 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,527 Dinar (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 49 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 964 Dinar (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 26 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,579 Dinar (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 123 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,530 Dinar (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 44 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 924 Dinar (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 37 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,977 Dinar (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 29 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,191 Dinar (Mex$ 411) | Mex$ 406 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,229 Dinar (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 34 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,293 Dinar (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 12 | + 44% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Basra (Iraq) is 14% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Basra | Cancún | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 899,632 Dinar (Mex$ 11,868) | Mex$ 25,861 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 686,593 Dinar (Mex$ 9,057) | Mex$ 8,965 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,132 Dinar (Mex$ 1,651) | Mex$ 1,639 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 792,934 Dinar (Mex$ 10,460) | Mex$ 14,085 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 679,603 Dinar (Mex$ 8,965) | Mex$ 7,999 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 203,874 Dinar (Mex$ 2,689) | Mex$ 1,022 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,156 Dinar (Mex$ 675) | Mex$ 390 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 348,807 Dinar (Mex$ 4,601) | Mex$ 7,202 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 186,991 Dinar (Mex$ 2,467) | Mex$ 2,413 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,423 Dinar (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 120 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,869 Dinar (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 173 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Basra (Iraq) is 6% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Basra | Cancún | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 59,202 Dinar (Mex$ 781) | Mex$ 1,036 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 62,767 Dinar (Mex$ 828) | Mex$ 650 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 63,688 Dinar (Mex$ 840) | Mex$ 2,118 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,773 Dinar (Mex$ 934) | Mex$ 1,451 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Basra (Iraq) is 20% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Basra | Cancún | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,899,500 Dinar (Mex$ 222,931) | Mex$ 277,512 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 457 Dinar (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 24 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 98,680 Dinar (Mex$ 1,302) | Mex$ 799 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,288 Dinar (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 230 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Basra (Iraq) is 20% more expensive than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Basra | Cancún | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,515 Dinar (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 127 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,008 Dinar (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 246 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,510 Dinar (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 735 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13,008 Dinar (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 76 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,487 Dinar (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 54 | + 277% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,811 Dinar (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 64 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,453 Dinar (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 36 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,474 Dinar (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 33 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,129 Dinar (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 239 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Basra (Iraq) is about the same as in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Basra | Cancún | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,110 Dinar (Mex$ 424) | Mex$ 374 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,113 Dinar (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 158 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 36,018 Dinar (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 640 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 79,245 Dinar (Mex$ 1,045) | Mex$ 942 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,398 Dinar (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 193 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,079 Dinar (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 100 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,542 Dinar (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 57 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 791,792 Dinar (Mex$ 10,445) | Mex$ 10,870 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 Dinar (Mex$ 1.98) | Mex$ 1.95 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 73,752 Dinar (Mex$ 973) | Mex$ 606 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,142 Dinar (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 69 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 362 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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