- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- South Africa
- Basra
- Pretoria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basra, Iraq compared to Pretoria, South Africa
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Basra (Iraq) is 117% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,500 Dinar (R 263) | R 80 | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,500 Dinar (R 92) | R 50 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Dinar (R 37) | R 32 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,250 Dinar (R 15) | R 13 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,702 Dinar (R 33) | R 25 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 937 Dinar (R 11) | R 17 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,174 Dinar (R 63) | R 41 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,704 Dinar (R 21) | R 18 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,255 Dinar (R 15) | R 10 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,000 Dinar (R 61) | R 15 | + 301% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,000 Dinar (R 613) | R 50 | + 1125% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,149 Dinar (R 14) | R 18 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,126 Dinar (R 14) | R 12 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Basra (Iraq) is 18% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 787,356 Dinar (R 9,648) | R 9,042 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 600,000 Dinar (R 7,352) | R 8,800 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 91,667 Dinar (R 1,123) | R 970 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 Dinar (R 7,352) | R 3,940 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 625,000 Dinar (R 7,659) | R 4,208 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 87,500 Dinar (R 1,072) | R 485 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 65,000 Dinar (R 797) | R 830 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 500,000 Dinar (R 6,127) | R 5,887 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,095 Dinar (R 1,570) | R 1,673 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,500 Dinar (R 263) | R 71 | + 273% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (R 123) | R 136 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Basra (Iraq) is 44% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 66,333 Dinar (R 813) | R 683 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 65,000 Dinar (R 797) | R 457 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Dinar (R 919) | R 922 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,667 Dinar (R 633) | R 979 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Basra (Iraq) is 46% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 13,365,700 Dinar (R 163,785) | R 250,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (R 5.51) | R 13 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Dinar (R 123) | R 385 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17,930 Dinar (R 220) | R 152 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Basra (Iraq) is 90% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dinar (R 147) | R 58 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Dinar (R 49) | R 277 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,500 Dinar (R 276) | R 429 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,000 Dinar (R 86) | R 57 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,000 Dinar (R 245) | R 28 | + 777% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,500 Dinar (R 80) | R 48 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,250 Dinar (R 15) | R 22 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,250 Dinar (R 52) | R 16 | + 220% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,500 Dinar (R 214) | R 139 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Basra (Iraq) is 47% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Dinar (R 490) | R 260 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (R 245) | R 140 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Dinar (R 306) | R 730 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Dinar (R 613) | R 330 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Dinar (R 49) | R 51 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,500 Dinar (R 55) | R 18 | + 200% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (R 61) | R 20 | + 206% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R 10,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R 1.59 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 68,000 Dinar (R 833) | R 384 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Dinar (R 25) | R 38 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 660 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01225
ZAR
/
IQD
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Cost of living in Basra (Iraq) is 31% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 35,339
(2,883,884 Dinar)
in Basra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
R 27,000
in Pretoria.
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