Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah, Iraq vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 45% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Dinar (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 180 | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Dinar (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 100 | + 115% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Dinar (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 50 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,500 Dinar (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 17 | + 110% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 Dinar (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 28 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Dinar (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 35 | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Dinar (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 100 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 97 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Dinar (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 40 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Dinar (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 40 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Dinar (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 20 | + 115% | |
Housing | + 304% | |||
Housing in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 304% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000,000 Dinar (Mex$ 28,607) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 309% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 750,000 Dinar (Mex$ 10,728) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 168% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500,000 Dinar (Mex$ 7,152) | Mex$ 300 | + 2284% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Dinar (Mex$ 21,455) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 758% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Dinar (Mex$ 14,304) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 615% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Dinar (Mex$ 715) | Mex$ 200 | + 258% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Dinar (Mex$ 429) | Mex$ 500 | - 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | 350,000 Dinar (Mex$ 5,006) | Mex$ 6,000 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Dinar (Mex$ 2,861) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 186% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,000 Dinar (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 180 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar (Mex$ 1,430) | Mex$ 200 | + 615% | |
Clothes | + 280% | |||
Clothes in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 280% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Dinar (Mex$ 429) | Mex$ 500 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Dinar (Mex$ 2,146) | Mex$ 400 | + 436% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (Mex$ 1,716) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Dinar (Mex$ 2,861) | Mex$ 800 | + 258% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 18% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Dinar (Mex$ 171,643) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 21 | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Dinar (Mex$ 429) | Mex$ 500 | - 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59,653 Dinar (Mex$ 853) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 91% | |||
Personal Care in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 91% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 100 | + 258% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Dinar (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 300 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Dinar (Mex$ 1,430) | Mex$ 500 | + 186% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10,000 Dinar (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 50 | + 186% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Dinar (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 75 | + 138% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,000 Dinar (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 70 | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Dinar (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Dinar (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 40 | + 222% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Dinar (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 80 | + 168% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 56% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Dinar (Mex$ 715) | Mex$ 300 | + 138% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 150 | + 91% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (Mex$ 429) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,000 Dinar (Mex$ 2,146) | Mex$ 500 | + 329% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Dinar (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 130 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Dinar (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 50 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Dinar (Mex$ 1,430) | Mex$ 800 | + 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25,000 Dinar (Mex$ 358) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 82% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 82% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 36,431 (2,546,992 Dinar) in Al Basrah al Qadimah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 20,000 in Patzcuaro.
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