Iraq vs Iraq · 480 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallIraq
single / month
| Expense | As Sa‘dīyah | Al Başrah | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.91 | $4.79 | As Sa‘dīyah |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.62 | $19.15 | As Sa‘dīyah |
| Cappuccino | $1.17 | $1.44 | As Sa‘dīyah |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $88.54 | $109 | As Sa‘dīyah |
| Monthly public transport pass | $14.32 | $17.56 | As Sa‘dīyah |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $37.76 | $46.28 | As Sa‘dīyah |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.94 | $13.41 | As Sa‘dīyah |
| Fitness club membership | $10.94 | $13.41 | As Sa‘dīyah |
| Cinema ticket | $2.86 | $3.51 | As Sa‘dīyah |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $158 | $203 | As Sa‘dīyah |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $110 | $141 | As Sa‘dīyah |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $329 | $424 | As Sa‘dīyah |
| Total single-person budget | $370 | $461 | As Sa‘dīyah |
| Average net salary | $465 | $570 |
As Sa‘dīyah is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in As Sa‘dīyah runs about $370 versus $461 in Al Başrah — a difference of roughly 24%.
Salary-adjusted, Al Başrah leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in As Sa‘dīyah · Full cost of living in Al Başrah