Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah, Iraq vs Mashhad, Iran
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Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 100% more expensive than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Dinar (﷼ 719,744) | ﷼ 241,947 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Dinar (﷼ 431,846) | ﷼ 215,460 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Dinar (﷼ 143,949) | ﷼ 110,752 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,500 Dinar (﷼ 71,974) | ﷼ 25,295 | + 185% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Dinar (﷼ 57,579) | ﷼ 90,904 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Dinar (﷼ 86,369) | ﷼ 42,322 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Dinar (﷼ 287,897) | ﷼ 75,116 | + 283% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (﷼ 57,579) | ﷼ 45,782 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Dinar (﷼ 43,185) | ﷼ 22,981 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Dinar (﷼ 43,185) | ﷼ 40,875 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Dinar (﷼ 86,369) | ﷼ 19,855 | + 335% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 148% more expensive than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000,000 Dinar (﷼ 57,579,487) | ﷼ 29,432,900 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 750,000 Dinar (﷼ 21,592,308) | ﷼ 14,460,600 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500,000 Dinar (﷼ 14,394,872) | ﷼ 2,298,670 | + 526% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Dinar (﷼ 43,184,615) | ﷼ 17,778,900 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Dinar (﷼ 28,789,744) | ﷼ 11,671,900 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Dinar (﷼ 1,439,487) | ﷼ 2,959,750 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Dinar (﷼ 863,692) | ﷼ 472,742 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 350,000 Dinar (﷼ 10,076,410) | ﷼ 30,176,400 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Dinar (﷼ 5,757,949) | ﷼ 10,544,400 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,000 Dinar (﷼ 345,477) | ﷼ 145,780 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar (﷼ 2,878,974) | ﷼ 383,468 | + 651% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 65% more expensive than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Dinar (﷼ 863,692) | ﷼ 1,649,060 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Dinar (﷼ 4,318,462) | ﷼ 2,066,830 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (﷼ 3,454,769) | ﷼ 4,737,610 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Dinar (﷼ 5,757,949) | ﷼ 3,237,830 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 16% more expensive than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Dinar (﷼ 345,476,923) | ﷼ 880,390,000 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (﷼ 12,955) | ﷼ 10,285 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Dinar (﷼ 863,692) | ﷼ 608,738 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59,653 Dinar (﷼ 1,717,403) | ﷼ 561,951 | + 206% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 105% more expensive than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (﷼ 719,744) | ﷼ 46,795 | + 1438% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Dinar (﷼ 287,897) | ﷼ 106,119 | + 171% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Dinar (﷼ 2,878,974) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10,000 Dinar (﷼ 287,897) | ﷼ 70,000 | + 311% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Dinar (﷼ 359,872) | ﷼ 162,825 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,000 Dinar (﷼ 201,528) | ﷼ 148,544 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Dinar (﷼ 43,185) | ﷼ 52,532 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Dinar (﷼ 259,108) | ﷼ 90,831 | + 185% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Dinar (﷼ 431,846) | ﷼ 170,457 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 158% more expensive than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Dinar (﷼ 1,439,487) | ﷼ 492,980 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (﷼ 575,795) | ﷼ 224,899 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (﷼ 863,692) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,000 Dinar (﷼ 4,318,462) | ﷼ 961,342 | + 349% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Dinar (﷼ 143,949) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Dinar (﷼ 71,974) | ﷼ 106,320 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ﷼ 36,220,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Dinar (﷼ 28,790) | ﷼ 7,000 | + 311% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Dinar (﷼ 2,878,974) | ﷼ 1,120,070 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25,000 Dinar (﷼ 719,744) | ﷼ 97,253 | + 640% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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