Comparación del coste de vida entre Basra y Kirkuk Comparación del coste de vida entre Basra y Kirkuk

Monthly Cost of Living

Monthly costs for one person with rent: $728 in Basra versus $591 in Kirkuk.

Estimated couple costs with rent: $1,340 in Basra versus $947 in Kirkuk.

Monthly costs for a family of three with rent: $1,953 in Basra versus $1,303 in Kirkuk.

Living in Basra is roughly 23% more expensive than Kirkuk, driven mainly by Groceries & Markets.

Both cities sit below the global median: Basra 46% lower, Kirkuk 56% lower.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$3.72 IQD 4,877

$3.74 IQD 4,904

-0.53%

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$24.46 IQD 32.0K

$25.51 IQD 33.4K

-4.12%

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.02 IQD 9,196

$5.59 IQD 7,322

25.58%

Cappuccino

$2.10 IQD 2,753

$2.26 IQD 2,967

-7.08%

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.46 IQD 609

$0.36 IQD 478

27.78%

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.34 IQD 449

$0.21 IQD 269

61.90%

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$3.76 IQD 4,927

$3.38 IQD 4,431

11.24%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.71 IQD 3,553

$2.89 IQD 3,780

-6.23%

Milk (1 liter)

$1.23 IQD 1,615

$1.15 IQD 1,506

6.96%

White Bread (500g)

$0.70 IQD 919

$0.61 IQD 804

14.75%

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.42 IQD 1,854

$1.58 IQD 2,066

-10.13%

Eggs

$1.89 IQD 2,475

$1.45 IQD 1,896

30.34%

Local Cheese (1kg)

$7.93 IQD 10.4K

$4.37 IQD 5,722

81.46%

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.21 IQD 9,442

$2.84 IQD 3,714

153.87%

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$12.95 IQD 17.0K

$11.15 IQD 14.6K

16.14%

Apples (1kg)

$1.01 IQD 1,317

$0.92 IQD 1,205

9.78%

Banana (1kg)

$1.42 IQD 1,857

$1.07 IQD 1,397

32.71%

Oranges (1kg)

$1.04 IQD 1,364

$1.03 IQD 1,347

0.97%

Tomato (1kg)

$0.62 IQD 814

$0.59 IQD 777

5.08%

Potato (1kg)

$0.67 IQD 879

$0.50 IQD 653

34.00%

Onion (1kg)

$0.62 IQD 807

$0.50 IQD 661

24.00%

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.78 IQD 1,021

$0.63 IQD 827

23.81%

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.42 IQD 545

$0.33 IQD 434

27.27%

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$1.95 IQD 2,551

$1.86 IQD 2,439

4.84%

Wine (Bottle)

$12.85 IQD 16.8K

$13.35 IQD 17.5K

-3.75%

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$3.12 IQD 4,091

$1.83 IQD 2,394

70.49%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.92 IQD 5,136

$2.11 IQD 2,763

85.78%

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.37 IQD 482

$0.53 IQD 692

-30.19%

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$23.25 IQD 30.5K

$31.69 IQD 41.5K

-26.63%

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.35 IQD 3,083

$2.92 IQD 3,822

-19.52%

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$2.31 IQD 3,033

$1.15 IQD 1,509

100.87%

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$6.97 IQD 9,134

$7.69 IQD 10.1K

-9.36%

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.56 IQD 733

$0.54 IQD 707

3.70%

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$13.3K IQD 17.4M

$20.4K IQD 26.7M

-34.66%

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$22.9K IQD 30.0M

$20.2K IQD 26.4M

13.50%

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$57.6 IQD 75.5K

$53.3 IQD 69.8K

8.09%

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$25.62 IQD 33.6K

$22.83 IQD 29.9K

12.22%

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$37.76 IQD 49.5K

$38.06 IQD 49.9K

-0.79%

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$37.25 IQD 48.8K

$14.76 IQD 19.3K

152.37%

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$15.13 IQD 19.8K

$16.50 IQD 21.6K

-8.30%

Cinema Ticket

$7.78 IQD 10.2K

$7.66 IQD 10.0K

1.57%

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$97.7 IQD 128.0K

$58.0 IQD 76.0K

68.49%

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$3,869 IQD 5.1M

$788 IQD 1.0M

391.34%

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$42.39 IQD 55.5K

$28.59 IQD 37.5K

48.27%

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$20.70 IQD 27.1K

$30.57 IQD 40.0K

-32.29%

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$71.8 IQD 94.1K

$23.18 IQD 30.4K

209.79%

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$41.04 IQD 53.8K

$15.28 IQD 20.0K

168.59%

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$448 IQD 587.4K

$73.9 IQD 96.8K

506.79%

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$136 IQD 177.8K

$108 IQD 141.7K

25.44%

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$917 IQD 1.2M

$116 IQD 152.2K

689.21%

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$676 IQD 885.2K

$249 IQD 325.6K

171.87%

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,608 IQD 2.1M

$887 IQD 1.2M

81.24%

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$777 IQD 1.0M

$406 IQD 531.4K

91.47%

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$767 IQD 1.0M

$636 IQD 833.0K

20.68%

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.67

Los datos de CityCost se basan en IA y aportaciones de usuarios. Puede haber pequeñas variaciones.

Última actualización para Basra: April 27, 2026

Última actualización para Kirkuk: April 26, 2026

Cost Breakdown

A one-bedroom apartment in the center runs $448 in Basra and $73.9 in Kirkuk. Housing cost is often the main lever when comparing two cities.

Basra pays 21% more on average. The extra income cushions the higher costs, though housing choices and lifestyle decide how much of the gap is truly closed.

Dining out: $24.00 in Basra vs $26.00 in Kirkuk. Groceries flip the comparison at $213 vs $158, with Kirkuk cheaper for home cooking.

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Basra vs Kirkuk: Coste de vida - preguntas frecuentes

Basra and Kirkuk differ by about 23% in total monthly costs ($728 vs $591 including rent). Kirkuk is meaningfully more affordable – a gap that matters a lot on a fixed or modest income.

Basra pays 21% more on average, which matters when comparing affordability. Whether that higher income actually nets you more depends on your spending habits and housing choices.

Rent for a central apartment: $448 in Basra versus $73.9 in Kirkuk. Housing is usually the single largest factor when comparing overall living costs between the two.

Supermarket bills run roughly 35% higher in Basra. For households that cook at home regularly, that difference adds up over a month.

Dining out is cheaper in Kirkuk – a meal for two runs $26.00 versus $24.00 in Basra. If you eat out regularly, this makes a real dent in your monthly spending.

Either city works on $1,000 a month, though Kirkuk gives you more room to save. At this income level, the choice is more about lifestyle than financial pressure.

Both cities offer a good standard of living with different trade-offs. Neither is objectively better – the right pick depends on what matters most: affordability, career, cultural scene, or climate.

Expats usually find Kirkuk gentler on the wallet – expenses run 23% less than in Basra. Beyond cost, consider language, visa policies, and how big the international community is in each city.