- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- South Africa
- Basra
- Pretoria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basra, Iraq vs Pretoria, South Africa
Currency:
Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in Basra (Iraq) is 68% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,554 Dinar (R 207) | R 88 | + 136% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,969 Dinar (R 82) | R 55 | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,106 Dinar (R 37) | R 42 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,438 Dinar (R 17) | R 14 | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,626 Dinar (R 31) | R 29 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 950 Dinar (R 11) | R 18 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,256 Dinar (R 62) | R 61 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,814 Dinar (R 21) | R 23 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,135 Dinar (R 13) | R 19 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,000 Dinar (R 59) | R 22 | + 166% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,000 Dinar (R 591) | R 90 | + 555% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,192 Dinar (R 14) | R 18 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,113 Dinar (R 13) | R 10 | + 27% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Basra (Iraq) is 2% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 775,281 Dinar (R 9,164) | R 11,565 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 574,713 Dinar (R 6,793) | R 8,262 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 91,667 Dinar (R 1,084) | R 1,791 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 650,769 Dinar (R 7,692) | R 9,589 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 625,000 Dinar (R 7,388) | R 6,852 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 87,500 Dinar (R 1,034) | R 1,004 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 65,000 Dinar (R 768) | R 660 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen TV | 500,000 Dinar (R 5,910) | R 5,594 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,095 Dinar (R 1,514) | R 2,066 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,500 Dinar (R 254) | R 77 | + 231% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (R 118) | R 39 | + 202% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Basra (Iraq) is 20% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 66,333 Dinar (R 784) | R 748 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 65,000 Dinar (R 768) | R 496 | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Dinar (R 887) | R 1,413 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,667 Dinar (R 611) | R 1,215 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 78% | |||
Transportation in Basra (Iraq) is 78% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Dinar (R 165,486) | R 309,821 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (R 5.32) | R 16 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Dinar (R 118) | R 1,519 | - 92% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17,930 Dinar (R 212) | R 152 | + 39% | |
Personal Care | + 100% | |||
Personal Care in Basra (Iraq) is 100% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dinar (R 142) | R 54 | + 164% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Dinar (R 47) | R 232 | - 80% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,500 Dinar (R 266) | R 442 | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,000 Dinar (R 83) | R 49 | + 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,000 Dinar (R 236) | R 29 | + 713% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,500 Dinar (R 77) | R 56 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,250 Dinar (R 15) | R 24 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4,250 Dinar (R 50) | R 18 | + 179% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,500 Dinar (R 207) | R 123 | + 69% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Basra (Iraq) is 23% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Dinar (R 473) | R 300 | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (R 236) | R 175 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Dinar (R 296) | R 729 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Dinar (R 591) | R 474 | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Dinar (R 47) | R 55 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,500 Dinar (R 53) | R 29 | + 81% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (R 59) | R 31 | + 89% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R 8,460 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R 2.23 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 68,000 Dinar (R 804) | R 551 | + 46% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Dinar (R 24) | R 39 | - 40% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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ZAR
/
IQD
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Cost of living in Basra (Iraq) is 14% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R 34,000
in Pretoria
you would need to make just about R 29,116
(2,463,204 Dinar)
in Basra.
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