Cost of living in Basra is very similar to Sidon (without rent).
Rent in Basra is 36% more expensive than in Sidon.
Cost of living including rent in Basra is 15% higher than in Sidon.
Food in Basra is 8% cheaper than in Sidon.
Transport in Basra is 154% more expensive than in Sidon.
| Basra | Sidon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Basra | Sidon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.66 $ | 8.94 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25 $ | 50.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.22 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.21 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.05 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 1.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.03 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.02 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.5 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.99 $ | 8.01 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 20.8 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.81 $ | 2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.7 $ | 40.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.46 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.7 $ | 12.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.9 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.74 $ | 5.13 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.71 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.1 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.67 $ | 2.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.8 $ | 143 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72 $ | 216 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.3 $ | 31 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 295 $ | 90.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 398 $ | 399 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 378 $ | 226 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 579 $ | 605 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,121 $ | 1,007 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 962 $ | 849 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 694 $ | 445 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.02 % | 11.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.25 $ | 5.96 $ |
| Haircut | 9.52 $ | 7.91 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 46.5 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.3 $ | 83.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 152 $ | 282 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,922 $ | 4,311 $ |