Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah, Iraq vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 66% | |||
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Food in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 66% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Dinar (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 183 | + 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Dinar (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 100 | + 107% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Dinar (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 48 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,500 Dinar (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 Dinar (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 36 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Dinar (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 17 | + 142% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Dinar (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 64 | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 39 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Dinar (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 244 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Dinar (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 27 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Dinar (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 14 | + 192% | |
Housing | + 171% | |||
Housing in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 171% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000,000 Dinar (Mex$ 27,559) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 750,000 Dinar (Mex$ 10,334) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500,000 Dinar (Mex$ 6,890) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 464% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Dinar (Mex$ 20,669) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Dinar (Mex$ 13,779) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 197% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Dinar (Mex$ 689) | Mex$ 770 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Dinar (Mex$ 413) | Mex$ 351 | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | 350,000 Dinar (Mex$ 4,823) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Dinar (Mex$ 2,756) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,000 Dinar (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 88 | + 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar (Mex$ 1,378) | Mex$ 54 | + 2450% | |
Clothes | + 152% | |||
Clothes in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 152% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Dinar (Mex$ 413) | Mex$ 848 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Dinar (Mex$ 2,067) | Mex$ 552 | + 274% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (Mex$ 1,654) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Dinar (Mex$ 2,756) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 125% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Dinar (Mex$ 165,351) | Mex$ 255,638 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 20 | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Dinar (Mex$ 413) | Mex$ 424 | - 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59,653 Dinar (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 283 | + 190% | |
Personal Care | + 167% | |||
Personal Care in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 167% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 105 | + 228% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Dinar (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 137 | + 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Dinar (Mex$ 1,378) | Mex$ 517 | + 167% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10,000 Dinar (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 58 | + 139% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Dinar (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 43 | + 296% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,000 Dinar (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 36 | + 171% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Dinar (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Dinar (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 19 | + 541% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Dinar (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 87 | + 136% | |
Entertainment | + 151% | |||
Entertainment in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 151% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Dinar (Mex$ 689) | Mex$ 298 | + 131% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 109 | + 154% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (Mex$ 413) | Mex$ 675 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,000 Dinar (Mex$ 2,067) | Mex$ 605 | + 241% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Dinar (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 110 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Dinar (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 54 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 36 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 8,697 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 395% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Dinar (Mex$ 1,378) | Mex$ 522 | + 164% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25,000 Dinar (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 53 | + 553% | |
TOTAL | + 100% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 100% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 81,933 (5,946,124 Dinar) in Al Basrah al Qadimah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán.
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