Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah, Iraq vs Silkeborg, Denmark
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 31% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Dinar (kr107) | kr129 | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Dinar (kr64) | kr70 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Dinar (kr21) | kr33 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,500 Dinar (kr11) | kr8 | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 Dinar (kr9) | kr37 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Dinar (kr13) | kr20 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Dinar (kr43) | kr46 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (kr9) | kr18 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Dinar (kr6) | kr15 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | kr15 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | kr126 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Dinar (kr6) | kr24 | - 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Dinar (kr13) | kr17 | - 22% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 20% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000,000 Dinar (kr8,572) | kr16,959 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 750,000 Dinar (kr3,215) | kr7,785 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500,000 Dinar (kr2,143) | kr1,557 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Dinar (kr6,429) | kr7,000 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Dinar (kr4,286) | kr4,000 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Dinar (kr214) | kr1,500 | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Dinar (kr129) | kr184 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | 350,000 Dinar (kr1,500) | kr7,145 | - 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Dinar (kr857) | kr1,049 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,000 Dinar (kr51) | kr60 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar (kr429) | kr219 | + 96% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 13% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Dinar (kr129) | kr1,200 | - 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Dinar (kr643) | kr400 | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (kr514) | kr1,000 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Dinar (kr857) | kr1,155 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 83% | |||
Transportation in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 83% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Dinar (kr51,433) | kr334,932 | - 85% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (kr1.93) | kr11 | - 83% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Dinar (kr129) | kr914 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59,653 Dinar (kr256) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is about the same as in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (kr107) | kr50 | + 114% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Dinar (kr43) | kr150 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Dinar (kr429) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10,000 Dinar (kr43) | kr40 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Dinar (kr54) | kr38 | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,000 Dinar (kr30) | kr30 | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Dinar (kr6) | kr11 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Dinar (kr39) | kr35 | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Dinar (kr64) | kr178 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 41% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Dinar (kr214) | kr376 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (kr86) | kr173 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (kr129) | kr500 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,000 Dinar (kr643) | kr804 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Dinar (kr21) | kr73 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Dinar (kr11) | kr48 | - 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | kr38 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Dinar (kr4.29) | kr12 | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Dinar (kr429) | kr311 | + 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25,000 Dinar (kr107) | kr48 | + 123% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 44% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr47,000 in Silkeborg you would need to make just about kr26,278 (6,131,055 Dinar) in Al Basrah al Qadimah.
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