- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- South Africa
- Basra
- Pretoria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Basra, Iraq compared to Pretoria, South Africa
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 209) | R 101 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,969 Dinar (R 83) | R 55 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,106 Dinar (R 37) | R 44 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,438 Dinar (R 17) | R 14 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,626 Dinar (R 31) | R 30 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 950 Dinar (R 11) | R 17 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,256 Dinar (R 63) | R 64 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,814 Dinar (R 22) | R 22 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,135 Dinar (R 14) | R 19 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,000 Dinar (R 60) | R 22 | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50,000 Dinar (R 597) | R 84 | + 614% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,192 Dinar (R 14) | R 18 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,113 Dinar (R 13) | R 9 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Basra (Iraq) is 1% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 775,281 Dinar (R 9,251) | R 11,290 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 574,713 Dinar (R 6,858) | R 8,412 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 91,667 Dinar (R 1,094) | R 1,896 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 650,769 Dinar (R 7,765) | R 8,680 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 625,000 Dinar (R 7,458) | R 6,633 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 87,500 Dinar (R 1,044) | R 730 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 65,000 Dinar (R 776) | R 568 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 500,000 Dinar (R 5,966) | R 6,023 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,095 Dinar (R 1,528) | R 1,576 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,500 Dinar (R 257) | R 71 | + 263% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Dinar (R 119) | R 142 | - 16% | |
| 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 792) | R 820 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 65,000 Dinar (R 776) | R 528 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Dinar (R 895) | R 1,117 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,667 Dinar (R 617) | R 1,157 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 80% | |||
| Transportation in Basra (Iraq) is 80% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Dinar (R 167,053) | R 309,548 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (R 5.37) | R 16 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Dinar (R 119) | R 1,729 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17,930 Dinar (R 214) | R 152 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Basra (Iraq) is 86% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dinar (R 143) | R 58 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Dinar (R 48) | R 277 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,500 Dinar (R 268) | R 441 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,000 Dinar (R 84) | R 57 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,000 Dinar (R 239) | R 28 | + 754% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,500 Dinar (R 78) | R 48 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,250 Dinar (R 15) | R 22 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,250 Dinar (R 51) | R 19 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,500 Dinar (R 209) | R 136 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Basra (Iraq) is 25% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Dinar (R 477) | R 288 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (R 239) | R 167 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Dinar (R 298) | R 730 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Dinar (R 597) | R 487 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Dinar (R 48) | R 51 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,500 Dinar (R 54) | R 26 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (R 60) | R 31 | + 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R 9,178 | - | |
| 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 811) | R 563 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Dinar (R 24) | R 40 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 585 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01193
ZAR
/
IQD
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Cost of living in Basra (Iraq) is 18% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R 35,000
in Pretoria
you would need to make just about R 28,794
(2,413,095 Dinar)
in Basra.
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