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Cost of Living in Al Başrah

Al Başrah, Al Başrah, Iraq · Population 1,326,564

▲ +8% vs Iraq average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)ع.د603,328 ($461)
Couple, monthlyع.د1,076,505 ($822)
Family of four, monthlyع.د1,397,685 ($1,067)

Estimated Prices in Al Başrah

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantع.د6,272 ($4.79)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeع.د25,089 ($19.15)per meal
Cappuccinoع.د1,882 ($1.44)each
Monthly groceries (single person)ع.د142,172 ($109)per month
Monthly public transport passع.د22,998 ($17.56)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentع.د60,632 ($46.28)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)ع.د17,562 ($13.41)per month
Fitness club membershipع.د17,562 ($13.41)per month
Cinema ticketع.د4,600 ($3.51)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreع.د266,190 ($203)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreع.د185,176 ($141)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreع.د555,527 ($424)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al Başrah is ع.د746,700 ($570) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ع.د603,328 ($461) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ع.د784,326 ($599) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ع.د185,176 ($141)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Al Başrah

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Nearby Cities

Az Zubayr

17 km away · Al Başrah

Abī al Khaşīb

18 km away · Al Başrah

Şafwān

45 km away · Al Başrah

Umm Qaşr

55 km away · Al Başrah

Al Qurnah

66 km away · Al Başrah

Al Fāw

87 km away · Al Başrah

Al Jabāyish

94 km away · Dhī Qār

Al ‘Amārah

159 km away · Maysān

Other Major Cities in Iraq

Baghdad

Baghdād · pop. 8,126,755

ع.د695,054 ($531) / mo

Mosul

Nīnawá · pop. 1,792,000

ع.د603,328 ($461) / mo

Kirkuk

Karkūk · pop. 975,000

ع.د557,885 ($426) / mo

As Sulaymānīyah

As Sulaymānīyah · pop. 878,146

ع.د557,885 ($426) / mo

Ar Ramādī

Al Anbār · pop. 874,543

ع.د557,885 ($426) / mo

Erbil

Arbīl · pop. 846,000

ع.د557,885 ($426) / mo

An Najaf

An Najaf · pop. 724,700

ع.د557,885 ($426) / mo

Karbalā’

Karbalā’ · pop. 690,100

ع.د557,885 ($426) / mo

Living in Al Başrah

Al Başrah is one of the key cities in Iraq. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ع.د603,328 ($461), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ع.د185,176 ($141) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ع.د1,397,685 ($1,067) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ع.د1,076,505 ($822) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al Başrah is ع.د746,700 ($570). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ع.د784,326 ($599) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Başrah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ع.د603,328 ($461) per month in Al Başrah including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for Iraq.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al Başrah?
A net salary of around ع.د784,326 ($599) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Başrah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Başrah is ع.د746,700 ($570).
How much is rent in Al Başrah?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ع.د266,190 ($203) per month in the city centre and ع.د185,176 ($141) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ع.د555,527 ($424).
Is Al Başrah cheaper than Iraq on average?
No — Al Başrah is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Iraq average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Al Başrah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ع.د142,172 ($109) in Al Başrah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ع.د6,272 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around ع.د1,882 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al Başrah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Başrah is estimated at ع.د22,998 ($18). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Başrah are estimates based on Iraq national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,326,564). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.