Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 77% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
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| Food in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 38% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 25,000 Dinar (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 180 | 89% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 15,000 Dinar (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 100 | 104% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 5,000 Dinar (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 50 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 2,500 Dinar (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 17 | 100% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 2,000 Dinar (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 28 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 3,000 Dinar (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 35 | 17% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 10,000 Dinar (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 100 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2,000 Dinar (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 97 | 72% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1,500 Dinar (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 40 | 49% |
| 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$ 20) | Mex$ 40 | 49% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 3,000 Dinar (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 20 | 104% |
| Housing in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 290% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,000,000 Dinar (Mex$ 27,245) | Mex$ 7,000 | 289% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 750,000 Dinar (Mex$ 10,217) | Mex$ 4,000 | 155% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 500,000 Dinar (Mex$ 6,811) | Mex$ 300 | 2170% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,500,000 Dinar (Mex$ 20,434) | Mex$ 2,500 | 717% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,000,000 Dinar (Mex$ 13,623) | Mex$ 2,000 | 581% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 50,000 Dinar (Mex$ 681) | Mex$ 200 | 241% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 30,000 Dinar (Mex$ 409) | Mex$ 500 | 18% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 350,000 Dinar (Mex$ 4,768) | Mex$ 6,000 | 21% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 200,000 Dinar (Mex$ 2,725) | Mex$ 1,000 | 172% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 12,000 Dinar (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 180 | 9% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 100,000 Dinar (Mex$ 1,362) | Mex$ 200 | 581% |
| Clothes in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 262% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 30,000 Dinar (Mex$ 409) | Mex$ 500 | 18% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 150,000 Dinar (Mex$ 2,043) | Mex$ 400 | 411% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 120,000 Dinar (Mex$ 1,635) | Mex$ 1,000 | 63% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 200,000 Dinar (Mex$ 2,725) | Mex$ 800 | 241% |
| Transportation in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 20% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 12,000,000 Dinar (Mex$ 163,471) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 450 Dinar (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 21 | 71% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 30,000 Dinar (Mex$ 409) | Mex$ 500 | 18% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 59,653 Dinar (Mex$ 813) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 82% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 25,000 Dinar (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 100 | 241% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 10,000 Dinar (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 300 | 55% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 100,000 Dinar (Mex$ 1,362) | Mex$ 500 | 172% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 10,000 Dinar (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 50 | 172% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 12,500 Dinar (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 75 | 127% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 7,000 Dinar (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 70 | 36% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 1,500 Dinar (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | 32% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 9,000 Dinar (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 40 | 207% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 15,000 Dinar (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 80 | 155% |
| Entertainment in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 53% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 50,000 Dinar (Mex$ 681) | Mex$ 300 | 127% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 20,000 Dinar (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 150 | 82% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 30,000 Dinar (Mex$ 409) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 150,000 Dinar (Mex$ 2,043) | Mex$ 500 | 309% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 5,000 Dinar (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 130 | 48% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 2,500 Dinar (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 50 | 32% |
| 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$ 1,362) | Mex$ 800 | 70% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 25,000 Dinar (Mex$ 341) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 40,618 (2,981,653 Dinar) in Al Basrah al Qadimah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 23,000 in Patzcuaro.