Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 75% more expensive than in Basra (Iraq)
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Food | + 101% | |||
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Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 101% more expensive than in Basra (Iraq) | ||||
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Vancouver | Basra | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (22,813 Dinar) | 14,102 Dinar | + 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (13,768 Dinar) | 6,444 Dinar | + 114% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (10,404 Dinar) | 3,112 Dinar | + 234% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$4.22 (4,068 Dinar) | 1,389 Dinar | + 193% | |
12 eggs, large | C$8 (7,454 Dinar) | 2,527 Dinar | + 195% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.38 (5,180 Dinar) | 964 Dinar | + 437% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 (12,165 Dinar) | 4,579 Dinar | + 166% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.75 (5,538 Dinar) | 1,530 Dinar | + 262% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.34 (4,183 Dinar) | 924 Dinar | + 353% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.73 (4,561 Dinar) | 2,977 Dinar | + 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$23 (22,151 Dinar) | 31,191 Dinar | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.42 (3,297 Dinar) | 1,229 Dinar | + 168% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.25 (2,170 Dinar) | 1,293 Dinar | + 68% | |
Housing | + 151% | |||
Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 151% more expensive than in Basra (Iraq) | ||||
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Vancouver | Basra | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,508 (3,379,889 Dinar) | 899,632 Dinar | + 276% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,755 (2,654,065 Dinar) | 686,593 Dinar | + 287% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$139 (133,831 Dinar) | 125,132 Dinar | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$3,162 (3,045,781 Dinar) | 792,934 Dinar | + 284% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,172 (2,092,647 Dinar) | 679,603 Dinar | + 208% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$92 (88,440 Dinar) | 203,874 Dinar | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$56 (53,867 Dinar) | 51,156 Dinar | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$322 (310,507 Dinar) | 348,807 Dinar | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$246 (236,687 Dinar) | 186,991 Dinar | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (11,296 Dinar) | 13,423 Dinar | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (24,075 Dinar) | 9,869 Dinar | + 144% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 20% more expensive than in Basra (Iraq) | ||||
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Vancouver | Basra | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$87 (83,422 Dinar) | 59,202 Dinar | + 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 (55,294 Dinar) | 62,767 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$142 (136,836 Dinar) | 63,688 Dinar | + 115% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$177 (170,474 Dinar) | 70,773 Dinar | + 141% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 39% more expensive than in Basra (Iraq) | ||||
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Vancouver | Basra | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,274 (29,164,519 Dinar) | 16,899,500 Dinar | + 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.92 (1,845 Dinar) | 457 Dinar | + 303% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$127 (122,073 Dinar) | 98,680 Dinar | + 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 (23,712 Dinar) | 18,298 Dinar | + 30% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 29% more expensive than in Basra (Iraq) | ||||
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Vancouver | Basra | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (10,728 Dinar) | 6,515 Dinar | + 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 (16,118 Dinar) | 6,008 Dinar | + 168% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$150 (144,049 Dinar) | 22,510 Dinar | + 540% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (8,139 Dinar) | 13,008 Dinar | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (7,390 Dinar) | 15,487 Dinar | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (6,565 Dinar) | 4,811 Dinar | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.41 (4,245 Dinar) | 1,453 Dinar | + 192% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.99 (3,846 Dinar) | 3,474 Dinar | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$23 (22,179 Dinar) | 15,129 Dinar | + 47% | |
Entertainment | + 59% | |||
Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Basra (Iraq) | ||||
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Vancouver | Basra | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (51,328 Dinar) | 32,110 Dinar | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (30,049 Dinar) | 17,113 Dinar | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$270 (259,931 Dinar) | 36,018 Dinar | + 622% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 (102,646 Dinar) | 79,245 Dinar | + 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (11,800 Dinar) | 6,398 Dinar | + 84% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.49 (5,289 Dinar) | 5,079 Dinar | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (6,925 Dinar) | 4,542 Dinar | + 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$778 (749,144 Dinar) | 791,792 Dinar | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (409 Dinar) | 150 Dinar | + 173% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (56,193 Dinar) | 73,752 Dinar | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 (17,937 Dinar) | 2,142 Dinar | + 738% | |
TOTAL | + 75% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 516 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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