Cost of living in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 4% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada)
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 12% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
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Al Basrah al Qadimah | Windsor | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Dinar (C$26) | C$18 | + 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Dinar (C$16) | C$10 | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Dinar (C$5.19) | C$6 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,500 Dinar (C$2.60) | C$2.57 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 Dinar (C$2.08) | C$3.55 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Dinar (C$3.11) | C$3.76 | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Dinar (C$10) | C$8 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (C$2.08) | C$4.39 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Dinar (C$1.56) | C$2.92 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.03 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$16 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Dinar (C$1.56) | C$2.72 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Dinar (C$3.11) | C$1.67 | + 87% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 41% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
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Al Basrah al Qadimah | Windsor | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000,000 Dinar (C$2,076) | C$2,178 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 750,000 Dinar (C$779) | C$1,304 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500,000 Dinar (C$519) | C$137 | + 278% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Dinar (C$1,557) | C$1,080 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Dinar (C$1,038) | C$836 | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Dinar (C$52) | C$157 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Dinar (C$31) | C$49 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | 350,000 Dinar (C$363) | C$376 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Dinar (C$208) | C$195 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,000 Dinar (C$12) | C$15 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar (C$104) | C$25 | + 318% | |
Clothes | + 85% | |||
Clothes in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 85% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
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Al Basrah al Qadimah | Windsor | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Dinar (C$31) | C$58 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Dinar (C$156) | C$64 | + 142% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (C$125) | C$98 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Dinar (C$208) | C$127 | + 64% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 58% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
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Al Basrah al Qadimah | Windsor | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Dinar (C$12,457) | C$25,699 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (C$0.47) | C$1.48 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Dinar (C$31) | C$85 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59,653 Dinar (C$62) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 31% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
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Al Basrah al Qadimah | Windsor | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (C$26) | C$11 | + 132% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Dinar (C$10) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Dinar (C$104) | C$162 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10,000 Dinar (C$10) | C$8 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Dinar (C$13) | C$4.12 | + 215% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,000 Dinar (C$7) | C$5.39 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Dinar (C$1.56) | C$3.84 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9,000 Dinar (C$9) | C$2.48 | + 276% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Dinar (C$16) | C$21 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) is 15% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
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Al Basrah al Qadimah | Windsor | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,000 Dinar (C$52) | C$57 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (C$21) | C$26 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (C$31) | C$61 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,000 Dinar (C$156) | C$102 | + 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Dinar (C$5.19) | C$8 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Dinar (C$2.60) | C$4.24 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.91 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$514 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Dinar (C$1.04) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Dinar (C$104) | C$43 | + 140% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25,000 Dinar (C$26) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 57 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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