Cost of living in Hisar is 63% lower than in Basra (without rent).
Rent in Hisar is 81% cheaper than in Basra.
Cost of living including rent in Hisar is 71% lower than in Basra.
Food in Hisar is 55% cheaper than in Basra.
Transport in Hisar is 85% cheaper than in Basra.
| Hisar | Basra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hisar | Basra | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.8 $ | 5.66 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 7.14 $ | 25 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.55 $ | 6.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.89 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.38 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.53 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.82 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.86 $ | 7.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.25 $ | 7.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.28 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.68 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.4 $ | 1.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.39 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.7 $ | 43.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 1.51 $ | 17.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.49 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2 $ | 5.74 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.11 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.69 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.91 $ | 2.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30 $ | 46.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.9 $ | 72 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.3 $ | 38.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 31.9 $ | 295 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 83.5 $ | 398 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 54 $ | 378 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 142 $ | 579 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 783 $ | 1,121 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 215 $ | 962 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 351 $ | 694 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.19 % | 7.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 10.3 $ | 42 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.57 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Haircut | 2.46 $ | 9.52 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 28.8 $ | 46.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17 $ | 40.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 63.2 $ | 152 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,860 $ | 1,922 $ |