Cost of living
Baghdad Governorate compared to Basra
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Overview comparison
Baghdad GovernorateBasra
Consumer prices in Basra are roughly 7% higher than in Baghdad Governorate.
Cost of living
| Item | Baghdad Governorate | Basra |
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| Total with rent one person | 649 | 785 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,458 | 1,710 |
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| Without rent one person | 352 | 424 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,117 | 1,570 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 329.92 | 319.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 563.14 | 482.62 |
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| Food person | 256 | 339 |
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| Food family | 566 | 898 |
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| Transport person | 79.26 | 128.42 |
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| Transport family | 245.65 | 376.41 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.58 years | 76.48 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Baghdad Governorate | Basra |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.58 | 5.15 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.47 | 26.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.67 | 7.09 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.3 | 5.25 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.07 | 3.39 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.42 | 0.42 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Baghdad Governorate | Basra |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 343.26 | 377.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 198.92 | 339.43 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 713.51 | 471.12 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 393.55 | 313.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.12 | 44.79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 111.46 | 78.88 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 40.34 | 32.26 |
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Transportation
| Item | Baghdad Governorate | Basra |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.69 | 6.37 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,680 | 1,325 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 617 | 956 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.54 | 0.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 43.53% | 37.29% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.92 | 17.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.51 | 0.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Baghdad Governorate | Basra |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 | 1.13 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.84 | 1.11 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.9 | 1.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.7 | 7.35 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.37 | 8.29 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.48 | 15.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.2 | 1.76 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Baghdad Governorate | Basra |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.25 | 40.79 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.06 | 6.86 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.06 | 15.31 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.08 | 7.52 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.15 | 46.71 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 46.96 | 49.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 128.72 | 142.49 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,988 | 2,052 |
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