Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah, Iraq vs Santo André, Brazil
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Food | + 106% | |||
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Food in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 106% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Dinar (R$ 92) | R$ 27 | + 244% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Dinar (R$ 55) | R$ 28 | + 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 145% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,500 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 3.23 | + 184% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Dinar (R$ 37) | R$ 15 | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Dinar (R$ 5.51) | R$ 4.65 | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.75 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 36 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Dinar (R$ 5.51) | R$ 7 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 3.21 | + 243% | |
Housing | + 225% | |||
Housing in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 225% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000,000 Dinar (R$ 7,351) | R$ 2,196 | + 235% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 750,000 Dinar (R$ 2,757) | R$ 1,615 | + 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500,000 Dinar (R$ 1,838) | R$ 473 | + 289% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Dinar (R$ 5,513) | R$ 2,053 | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Dinar (R$ 3,675) | R$ 1,133 | + 224% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Dinar (R$ 184) | R$ 248 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Dinar (R$ 110) | R$ 85 | + 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | 350,000 Dinar (R$ 1,286) | R$ 1,944 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Dinar (R$ 735) | R$ 419 | + 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,000 Dinar (R$ 44) | R$ 23 | + 94% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar (R$ 368) | R$ 17 | + 2044% | |
Clothes | + 156% | |||
Clothes in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 156% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Dinar (R$ 110) | R$ 172 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Dinar (R$ 551) | R$ 169 | + 226% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (R$ 441) | R$ 289 | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Dinar (R$ 735) | R$ 234 | + 214% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 24% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Dinar (R$ 44,104) | R$ 76,119 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (R$ 1.65) | R$ 4.01 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Dinar (R$ 110) | R$ 224 | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59,653 Dinar (R$ 219) | R$ 47 | + 363% | |
Personal Care | + 142% | |||
Personal Care in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 142% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (R$ 92) | R$ 13 | + 605% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Dinar (R$ 37) | R$ 55 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Dinar (R$ 368) | R$ 184 | + 100% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10,000 Dinar (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 118% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Dinar (R$ 46) | R$ 12 | + 293% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,000 Dinar (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Dinar (R$ 5.51) | R$ 6 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Dinar (R$ 33) | R$ 3.43 | + 864% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Dinar (R$ 55) | R$ 27 | + 105% | |
Entertainment | + 117% | |||
Entertainment in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 117% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Dinar (R$ 184) | R$ 121 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (R$ 74) | R$ 59 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (R$ 110) | R$ 195 | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,000 Dinar (R$ 551) | R$ 168 | + 228% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 25 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,354 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Dinar (R$ 3.68) | R$ 1.25 | + 194% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Dinar (R$ 368) | R$ 107 | + 242% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25,000 Dinar (R$ 92) | R$ 10 | + 828% | |
TOTAL | + 97% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 97% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 12,393 (3,371,857 Dinar) in Al Basrah al Qadimah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,300 in Santo André.
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