Cost of living in Basra is 6% lower than in Seria (without rent).
Rent in Basra is 45% cheaper than in Seria.
Cost of living including rent in Basra is 29% lower than in Seria.
Food in Basra is 25% cheaper than in Seria.
Transport in Basra is 133% more expensive than in Seria.
| Basra | Seria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Basra | Seria | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.66 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25 $ | 44 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.22 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.21 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.05 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 1.54 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.02 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.5 $ | 6.27 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.99 $ | 4.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 20.8 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.81 $ | 8.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.7 $ | 30.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.46 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.7 $ | 24.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.9 $ | 37.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.74 $ | 6.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.71 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.1 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.67 $ | 2.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.8 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72 $ | 52.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.3 $ | 66.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 295 $ | 613 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 398 $ | 1,047 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 378 $ | 679 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 579 $ | 1,209 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,121 $ | 4,007 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 962 $ | 2,964 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 694 $ | 703 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.02 % | 3.77 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42 $ | 27.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.25 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Haircut | 9.52 $ | 7.94 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 46.5 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.3 $ | 31.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 152 $ | 234 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,922 $ | 18,911 $ |