- Cost of Living
- China
- Iraq
- Changzhou
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changzhou, China compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changzhou (China) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元55 (10,100 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (6,609 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元21 (3,826 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (2,426 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (2,125 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (1,640 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元130 (23,683 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元22 (3,947 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元10 (1,822 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元250 (45,544 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元4.43 (807 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (2,642 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Changzhou (China) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,544 (2,649,487 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,500 (819,789 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元850 (154,849 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,333 (425,075 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,800 (510,091 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元850 (154,849 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元80 (14,574 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元1,700 (309,698 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (109,305 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (8,198 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (10,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Changzhou (China) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元800 (145,740 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元886 (161,355 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元1,000 (182,175 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Changzhou (China) is 49% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (1,457 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元71 (12,997 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Changzhou (China) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元20 (3,644 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (5,465 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元22 (4,008 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Changzhou (China) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元137 (24,996 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元65 (11,841 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元415 (75,603 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元55 (10,020 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (5,951 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元33 (6,073 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元180 (32,792 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (3,370 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 54 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
182.175
IQD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Changzhou (China) is 49% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
8,650,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 4,379,795 Dinar
(元24,042)
in Changzhou.
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