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Ahvaz vs Basra

IR Iran IQ Iraq

Ahvaz, Iran compared with Basra, Iraq: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Country Iran Iraq
Nomad score 4.2 / 10 3.4 / 10
Cost of living $678 / mo $2,813 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 42° / 27°C 42° / 27°C
Air quality (AQI) 117 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 189 Unhealthy
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Average high 34.3°C 34.1°C
Average low 20.8°C 21.1°C
Precipitation 20 mm / mo 11 mm / mo
Sunshine 313 h / mo 316 h / mo
Humidity 38% 33%
Rain days 2.5 / mo 1.5 / mo
Wind speed 20.3 km/h 24.8 km/h

IR Ahvaz · average high by month

IQ Basra · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
US AQI 117 189
PM2.5 59.1 µg/m³ 188.1 µg/m³
PM10 253.3 µg/m³ 961.1 µg/m³
Ozone 99 µg/m³ 134 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.8 2.2
Local Payment Services 3.6 2.2
Startup Scene 2.5 1.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Air Conditioning 8.3 7.3
Green Spaces 3.0 2.5
Natural Disaster Risk 5.0 3.7
Noise Pollution 3.9 3.1
Seasonal Variety 2.7 2.9
Weather 1.8 2.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Mobile Network Coverage 6.9 6.0
Power Grid Reliability 5.3 3.7
Public WiFi Availability 2.8 2.2
VPN Reliability 3.2 5.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Accommodation Cost 8.6 7.0
Cost of Living 8.7 6.6
Currency Stability 1.7 4.1
Entertainment Cost 7.4 6.1
Food & Groceries 8.5 7.3
Gym Membership Cost 7.5 6.9
Transportation Cost 8.8 7.1

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Culture 6.6 5.4
Indoors Fun 3.4 3.1
Language Learning Opportunities 4.0 4.6
Local Experiences & Tours 4.9 4.2
Nightlife 2.1 1.9
Outdoors & Nature 4.9 3.5

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.8 0.9
Nomad Friendly 1.6 1.7
Online Community Presence 1.1 1.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Cafes with WiFi 3.3 2.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 1.5 1.5
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.8 1.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.8 0.7
Internet Speed 4.2 4.6
Local SIM Card Availability 6.6 6.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Fitness Facilities 3.7 3.6
Food Scene 6.3 4.6
Healthy Food Options 3.8 3.4
Yoga Studios 2.1 1.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Healthcare 5.4 3.2
Healthcare Affordability 8.4 7.7
Healthcare Quality 4.5 2.8

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.2 0.1
Ease of Business Registration 1.7 1.2
Ease of Opening Bank Account 1.6 1.4
Freedom of Speech 1.2 2.0
Political Stability 2.3 1.7
Tax Friendliness 5.0 2.3
Visa Ease 2.5 1.6

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Air Quality 1.9 1.7
Cleanliness 3.7 2.3
Environmental Quality 3.1 2.1
Family Friendly 4.4 2.3
Language Barrier 3.2 3.4
Work-Life Balance 4.4 3.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Female Friendly 2.6 1.9
Racial Tolerance 3.9 3.0
Safety 4.5 2.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Airport Connectivity 5.1 4.1
Cycling 2.6 1.6
Intercity Travel Options 5.5 3.0
Public Transit 3.5 2.6
Ride-sharing Services 5.0 2.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.4 1.4
Walkability 3.4 3.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Coworking Quality 1.9 1.0
Freelance Ecosystem 2.4 1.2
Networking Opportunities 2.4 1.6
Remote Job Opportunities 2.5 1.8
Time Zone Favorability 5.4 6.8

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Jeans $13 per pair $34 per pair
Summer Dress $9.70 per dress $31 per dress
Running Shoes $31 per pair $88 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Dining Out $20 per month $107 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Cinema Ticket $0.97 per ticket $9.16 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Coffee $1.09 per cup $2.48 per cup
Beer $0.85 per pint $3.44 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.59 per meal $6.11 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $15 per meal $34 per meal
Fast Food Combo $4.37 per meal $8.02 per meal
Apples $0.61 per kg $1.34 per kg
Bread $0.05 per loaf $1.15 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.15 per bottle $0.57 per bottle
Milk $0.39 per liter $1.34 per liter
Rice $1.17 per kg $1.72 per kg
Chicken Fillets $2.51 per kg $6.49 per kg
Beef $5.82 per kg $13 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $0.69 per bottle $15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Groceries $61 per month $267 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Health Insurance $6.47 per month $19 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Doctor Visit (GP) $4.20 per visit $23 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $1.70 per purchase $5.73 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Housing $121 per month $344 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $150 per month $401 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $283 per month $1,107 per month
Coworking Space $36 per month $126 per month
Coliving Space $97 per month $496 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Internet & Mobile $2.83 per month $31 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Leisure Activities $8.09 per month $46 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Haircut $2.83 per visit $9.16 per visit
Laundry $0.89 per kg $2.67 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Mobile Plan $1.70 per month $14 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $6.87 per month $42 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $1.46 one-time $7.63 one-time
Gym Membership $11 per month $38 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $5.26 per hour $19 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Transportation $9.70 per month $76 per month
Taxi Start $0.36 per trip $2.29 per trip
Taxi per km $0.23 per km $1.15 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $9.30 per month $34 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $1.33 per trip $4.96 per trip
Gasoline $0.02 per liter $0.57 per liter
Scooter Rental $2.02 per month $9.16 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
IR Ahvaz IQ Basra
Utilities $6.87 per month $92 per month