Cost of living in Basra (Iraq) is 42% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Basra (Iraq) is 37% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basra | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,102 Dinar ($11) | $15 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,444 Dinar ($4.92) | $9 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,112 Dinar ($2.38) | $5.24 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,389 Dinar ($1.06) | $1.05 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,527 Dinar ($1.93) | $3.65 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 964 Dinar ($0.74) | $4.45 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,579 Dinar ($3.50) | $5.06 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,530 Dinar ($1.17) | $3.60 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 924 Dinar ($0.71) | $1.82 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,977 Dinar ($2.28) | $2.28 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,191 Dinar ($24) | $16 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,229 Dinar ($0.94) | $2.00 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,293 Dinar ($0.99) | $1.95 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Basra (Iraq) is 64% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basra | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 899,632 Dinar ($687) | $3,201 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 686,593 Dinar ($525) | $2,491 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,132 Dinar ($96) | $176 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 792,934 Dinar ($606) | $2,002 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 679,603 Dinar ($519) | $1,437 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 203,874 Dinar ($156) | $135 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51,156 Dinar ($39) | $45 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 348,807 Dinar ($267) | $297 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 186,991 Dinar ($143) | $151 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,423 Dinar ($10) | $14 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,869 Dinar ($8) | $25 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Basra (Iraq) is 5% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basra | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 59,202 Dinar ($45) | $41 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 62,767 Dinar ($48) | $39 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 63,688 Dinar ($49) | $101 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,773 Dinar ($54) | $141 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Basra (Iraq) is 26% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basra | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,899,500 Dinar ($12,913) | $26,433 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 457 Dinar ($0.35) | $1.36 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 98,680 Dinar ($75) | $80 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,288 Dinar ($14) | $31 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Basra (Iraq) is 23% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basra | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,515 Dinar ($4.98) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,008 Dinar ($4.59) | $16 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,510 Dinar ($17) | $98 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13,008 Dinar ($10) | $10 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,487 Dinar ($12) | $4.14 | + 186% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,811 Dinar ($3.68) | $5.93 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,453 Dinar ($1.11) | $4.11 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,474 Dinar ($2.65) | $2.33 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,129 Dinar ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Basra (Iraq) is 34% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basra | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,110 Dinar ($25) | $52 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,113 Dinar ($13) | $29 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 36,018 Dinar ($28) | $165 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 79,245 Dinar ($61) | $115 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,398 Dinar ($4.89) | $15 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,079 Dinar ($3.88) | $4.81 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,542 Dinar ($3.47) | $8 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 791,792 Dinar ($605) | $427 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 Dinar ($0.11) | $0.07 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 73,752 Dinar ($56) | $41 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,142 Dinar ($1.64) | $9 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 56 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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