Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah, Iraq vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 121% | |||
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Food in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 121% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Dinar (₨1,248) | ₨524 | + 138% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Dinar (₨749) | ₨232 | + 222% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Dinar (₨250) | ₨178 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,500 Dinar (₨125) | ₨53 | + 134% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 Dinar (₨100) | ₨74 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Dinar (₨150) | ₨38 | + 291% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Dinar (₨499) | ₨147 | + 239% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (₨100) | ₨133 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Dinar (₨75) | ₨19 | + 303% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨109 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨819 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Dinar (₨75) | ₨75 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Dinar (₨150) | ₨27 | + 453% | |
Housing | + 283% | |||
Housing in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 283% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000,000 Dinar (₨99,828) | ₨21,065 | + 374% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 750,000 Dinar (₨37,436) | ₨15,843 | + 136% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500,000 Dinar (₨24,957) | ₨3,761 | + 564% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Dinar (₨74,871) | ₨28,261 | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Dinar (₨49,914) | ₨9,442 | + 429% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Dinar (₨2,496) | ₨3,583 | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Dinar (₨1,497) | ₨967 | + 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | 350,000 Dinar (₨17,470) | ₨36,957 | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Dinar (₨9,983) | ₨11,203 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,000 Dinar (₨599) | ₨332 | + 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar (₨4,991) | ₨148 | + 3269% | |
Clothes | + 155% | |||
Clothes in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 155% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Dinar (₨1,497) | ₨2,276 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Dinar (₨7,487) | ₨2,500 | + 199% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (₨5,990) | ₨3,034 | + 97% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Dinar (₨9,983) | ₨2,269 | + 340% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 11% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Dinar (₨598,969) | ₨734,341 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (₨22) | ₨67 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Dinar (₨1,497) | ₨1,157 | + 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59,653 Dinar (₨2,978) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 218% | |||
Personal Care in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 218% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (₨1,248) | ₨174 | + 618% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Dinar (₨499) | ₨500 | - 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Dinar (₨4,991) | ₨500 | + 898% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10,000 Dinar (₨499) | ₨250 | + 99% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Dinar (₨624) | ₨152 | + 309% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,000 Dinar (₨349) | ₨189 | + 85% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Dinar (₨75) | ₨106 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Dinar (₨449) | ₨73 | + 518% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Dinar (₨749) | ₨190 | + 294% | |
Entertainment | + 176% | |||
Entertainment in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 176% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Dinar (₨2,496) | ₨1,199 | + 108% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (₨998) | ₨451 | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (₨1,497) | ₨1,423 | + 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,000 Dinar (₨7,487) | ₨1,473 | + 408% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Dinar (₨250) | ₨525 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Dinar (₨125) | ₨164 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨177 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Dinar (₨50) | ₨2.83 | + 1664% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Dinar (₨4,991) | ₨2,533 | + 97% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25,000 Dinar (₨1,248) | ₨187 | + 568% | |
TOTAL | + 142% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 142% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨164,725 (3,300,167 Dinar) in Al Basrah al Qadimah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨68,000 in Ghaziabad.
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