Iraq

Basra, Iraq

Trust 47
Monthly cost
$979
Country
Iraq
Source
61
Relocation

Cost breakdown by category

Fashion

  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)$30.52
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)$40.08
  • Midrange Nike Running Shoes$53.51
  • Men's Dress Shoes$56.46

Financial

  • Average Monthly Salary After Tax$876.74
  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)$0.01

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)$0.49
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)$0.28
  • Cappuccino$1.36
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)$5.67
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)$3.94

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining Experience$7.56
  • Upscale Dinner for Two$34.33
  • Fast Food Combo$9.45

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)$15.21
  • Apples (1 kg)$1.81
  • Bananas (1 kg)$1.78
  • Oranges (1 kg)$1.69
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)$0.89
  • Potatoes (1 kg)$1.16
  • Onions (1 kg)$0.92
  • Lettuce (1 Head)$1.22
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)$0.76
  • Midrange Bottle of Wine$14.62
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)$2.7
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$5.91
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)$6.98
  • Dozen Eggs$2.66
  • White Rice (1 kg)$2.17
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)$2.02
  • Milk (1 litre)$1.83

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City Center$155.25
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City Center$544.97
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Center$293.42
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City Center$1,044
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Center$572.24
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City Center$87.03

Leisure

  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$23.07
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)$11.31
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)$112.79
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)$52.07
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)$2,102

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 km$5.43
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi Ride$3.38
  • Average Price of a New Sedan Car$23,790
  • One-Way Local Transport Fare$0.68
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback Car$20,250
  • 1 Hour Taxi Wait$22.5
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport Pass$67.54

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. Apartment$116.68
  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)$51.08