Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah, Iraq vs Tangail, Bangladesh
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Food | + 136% | |||
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Food in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 136% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Dinar (Taka 1,778) | Taka 300 | + 493% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15,000 Dinar (Taka 1,067) | Taka 400 | + 167% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Dinar (Taka 356) | Taka 200 | + 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,500 Dinar (Taka 178) | Taka 60 | + 196% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 Dinar (Taka 142) | Taka 100 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Dinar (Taka 213) | Taka 80 | + 167% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Dinar (Taka 711) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (Taka 142) | Taka 200 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Dinar (Taka 107) | Taka 20 | + 433% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,500 Dinar (Taka 107) | Taka 110 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Dinar (Taka 213) | Taka 100 | + 113% | |
Housing | + 227% | |||
Housing in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 227% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,000,000 Dinar (Taka 142,225) | Taka 20,000 | + 611% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 750,000 Dinar (Taka 53,335) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500,000 Dinar (Taka 35,556) | Taka 2,000 | + 1678% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500,000 Dinar (Taka 106,669) | Taka 15,000 | + 611% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Dinar (Taka 71,113) | Taka 10,000 | + 611% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50,000 Dinar (Taka 3,556) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Dinar (Taka 2,133) | Taka 1,449 | + 47% | |
40” flat screen TV | 350,000 Dinar (Taka 24,889) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Dinar (Taka 14,223) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,000 Dinar (Taka 853) | Taka 240 | + 256% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar (Taka 7,111) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 568% | |||
Clothes in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 568% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Dinar (Taka 2,133) | Taka 1,500 | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150,000 Dinar (Taka 10,667) | Taka 1,000 | + 967% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (Taka 8,534) | Taka 4,000 | + 113% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Dinar (Taka 14,223) | Taka 3,000 | + 374% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 12% cheaper than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Dinar (Taka 853,353) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (Taka 32) | Taka 88 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Dinar (Taka 2,133) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59,653 Dinar (Taka 4,242) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 111% | |||
Personal Care in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 111% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (Taka 1,778) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Dinar (Taka 711) | Taka 600 | + 19% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Dinar (Taka 7,111) | Taka 1,000 | + 611% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Dinar (Taka 711) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Dinar (Taka 889) | Taka 375 | + 137% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,000 Dinar (Taka 498) | Taka 345 | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Dinar (Taka 107) | Taka 100 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Dinar (Taka 640) | Taka 100 | + 540% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Dinar (Taka 1,067) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 188% | |||
Entertainment in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 188% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Dinar (Taka 3,556) | Taka 500 | + 611% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (Taka 1,422) | Taka 500 | + 184% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (Taka 2,133) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,000 Dinar (Taka 10,667) | Taka 1,000 | + 967% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Dinar (Taka 356) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Dinar (Taka 178) | Taka 160 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 80,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Dinar (Taka 71) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Dinar (Taka 7,111) | Taka 1,000 | + 611% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,000 Dinar (Taka 1,778) | Taka 220 | + 708% | |
TOTAL | + 126% |

These prices were last updated on December 05, 2019.
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Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 126% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh)
For example, you would need at least Taka 133,066 (1,871,195 Dinar) in Al Basrah al Qadimah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Taka 59,000 in Tangail.
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