Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah, Iraq vs Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 74% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Dinar (64 zł) | 26 zł | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Dinar (38 zł) | 19 zł | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Dinar (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,500 Dinar (6 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Dinar (5.13 zł) | 10 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Dinar (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Dinar (26 zł) | 12 zł | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (5.13 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Dinar (3.85 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.22 zł | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 27 zł | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Dinar (3.85 zł) | 4.73 zł | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Dinar (8 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 126% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000,000 Dinar (5,132 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 750,000 Dinar (1,924 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500,000 Dinar (1,283 zł) | 471 zł | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Dinar (3,849 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Dinar (2,566 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Dinar (128 zł) | 280 zł | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Dinar (77 zł) | 47 zł | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 350,000 Dinar (898 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Dinar (513 zł) | 403 zł | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,000 Dinar (31 zł) | 21 zł | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar (257 zł) | 17 zł | + 1391% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Dinar (77 zł) | 246 zł | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Dinar (385 zł) | 118 zł | + 226% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (308 zł) | 310 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Dinar (513 zł) | 350 zł | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 17% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Dinar (30,790 zł) | 70,724 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (1.15 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Dinar (77 zł) | 94 zł | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59,653 Dinar (153 zł) | 26 zł | + 496% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 116% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (64 zł) | 16 zł | + 308% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Dinar (26 zł) | 28 zł | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Dinar (257 zł) | 101 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10,000 Dinar (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Dinar (32 zł) | 11 zł | + 187% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,000 Dinar (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Dinar (3.85 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Dinar (23 zł) | 8 zł | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Dinar (38 zł) | 36 zł | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 132% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Dinar (128 zł) | 68 zł | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (51 zł) | 54 zł | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (77 zł) | 133 zł | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,000 Dinar (385 zł) | 138 zł | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Dinar (13 zł) | 18 zł | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Dinar (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 8 zł | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,907 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Dinar (2.57 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 768% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Dinar (257 zł) | 119 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25,000 Dinar (64 zł) | 14 zł | + 364% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 124 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,920 zł (6,204,844 Dinar) in Al Basrah al Qadimah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,000 zł in Łódź.
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