Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah, Iraq vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 44% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Dinar (R$ 91) | R$ 35 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Dinar (R$ 55) | R$ 20 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 30 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,500 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 4.00 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 24 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Dinar (R$ 37) | R$ 30 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Dinar (R$ 5.49) | R$ 10 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 60 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 120 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Dinar (R$ 5.49) | R$ 6.00 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 3.00 | + 266% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 8% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000,000 Dinar (R$ 7,317) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 750,000 Dinar (R$ 2,744) | R$ 1,450 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500,000 Dinar (R$ 1,829) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Dinar (R$ 5,488) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Dinar (R$ 3,659) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Dinar (R$ 183) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Dinar (R$ 110) | R$ 70 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 350,000 Dinar (R$ 1,281) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Dinar (R$ 732) | R$ 300 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,000 Dinar (R$ 44) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar (R$ 366) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 257% | |||
| Clothes in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 257% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Dinar (R$ 110) | R$ 80 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Dinar (R$ 549) | R$ 60 | + 815% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (R$ 439) | R$ 500 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Dinar (R$ 732) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 37% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Dinar (R$ 43,903) | R$ 15,000 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (R$ 1.65) | R$ 4.46 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Dinar (R$ 110) | R$ 227 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59,653 Dinar (R$ 218) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 34% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (R$ 91) | R$ 20 | + 357% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Dinar (R$ 37) | R$ 50 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Dinar (R$ 366) | R$ 300 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10,000 Dinar (R$ 37) | R$ 20 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Dinar (R$ 46) | R$ 27 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,000 Dinar (R$ 26) | R$ 36 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Dinar (R$ 5.49) | R$ 13 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Dinar (R$ 33) | R$ 13 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Dinar (R$ 55) | R$ 60 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 88% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Dinar (R$ 183) | R$ 200 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (R$ 73) | R$ 80 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (R$ 110) | R$ 300 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,000 Dinar (R$ 549) | R$ 80 | + 586% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 80 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 5.00 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Dinar (R$ 3.66) | R$ 0.50 | + 632% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Dinar (R$ 366) | R$ 300 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25,000 Dinar (R$ 91) | R$ 5.00 | + 1729% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 28% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 26,825 (7,332,121 Dinar) in Al Basrah al Qadimah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 21,000 in Paulinia.
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