Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 11% cheaper than in Gibraltar
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| Food in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 5% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | Gibraltar | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 25,000 Dinar (£12) | £9 | 39% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 15,000 Dinar (£7) | £6 | 22% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 5,000 Dinar (£2.48) | £3.27 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 2,500 Dinar (£1.24) | £1.42 | 13% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 2,000 Dinar (£0.99) | £2.78 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 3,000 Dinar (£1.49) | £1.57 | 5% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 10,000 Dinar (£4.97) | £3.40 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2,000 Dinar (£0.99) | £1.73 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1,500 Dinar (£0.74) | £2.92 | 74% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| - | £0.98 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| - | £5.69 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 1,500 Dinar (£0.74) | £1.37 | 46% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 3,000 Dinar (£1.49) | £1.31 | 14% |
| Housing in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 32% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||
| Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | Gibraltar | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,000,000 Dinar (£993) | £2,470 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 750,000 Dinar (£373) | £1,426 | 74% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 500,000 Dinar (£248) | £104 | 139% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,500,000 Dinar (£745) | £1,386 | 46% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,000,000 Dinar (£497) | £880 | 44% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 50,000 Dinar (£25) | £63 | 61% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 30,000 Dinar (£15) | £34 | 56% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 350,000 Dinar (£174) | £350 | 50% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 200,000 Dinar (£99) | £81 | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 12,000 Dinar (£5.96) | £9 | 36% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 100,000 Dinar (£50) | £9 | 433% |
| Clothes in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 59% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||
| Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | Gibraltar | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 30,000 Dinar (£15) | £39 | 62% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 150,000 Dinar (£75) | £39 | 92% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 120,000 Dinar (£60) | £51 | 17% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 200,000 Dinar (£99) | £40 | 149% |
| Transportation in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 35% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||
| Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | Gibraltar | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 12,000,000 Dinar (£5,960) | £12,722 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 450 Dinar (£0.22) | £1.02 | 78% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 30,000 Dinar (£15) | £23 | 36% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 59,653 Dinar (£30) | £20 | 49% |
| Personal Care in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 60% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||
| Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | Gibraltar | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 25,000 Dinar (£12) | £2.52 | 392% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 10,000 Dinar (£4.97) | £2.50 | 99% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 100,000 Dinar (£50) | £50 | 1% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 10,000 Dinar (£4.97) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 12,500 Dinar (£6) | £1.88 | 230% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 7,000 Dinar (£3.48) | £2.96 | 17% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 1,500 Dinar (£0.74) | £1.74 | 57% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 9,000 Dinar (£4.47) | £1.56 | 187% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 15,000 Dinar (£7) | £11 | 34% |
| Entertainment in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 37% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||
| Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | Gibraltar | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 50,000 Dinar (£25) | £26 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 20,000 Dinar (£10) | £12 | 18% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 30,000 Dinar (£15) | £22 | 32% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 150,000 Dinar (£75) | £52 | 44% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 5,000 Dinar (£2.48) | £5.25 | 53% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 2,500 Dinar (£1.24) | £1.84 | 32% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| - | £3.05 | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | £246 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1,000 Dinar (£0.50) | £0.17 | 188% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 100,000 Dinar (£50) | £55 | 10% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 25,000 Dinar (£12) | £2.90 | 329% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £7,300 in Gibraltar you would need to make just about £6,484 (13,055,406 Dinar) in Al Basrah al Qadimah.