- 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14 (2,450 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (6,214 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (1,968 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (2,021 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元22 (3,791 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (1,225 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 (1,750 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Changzhou (China) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,565 (798,716 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,356 (412,137 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元30 (5,249 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (7,873 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Changzhou (China) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元1,000 (174,965 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Changzhou (China) is 52% 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 (1,400 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元61 (10,673 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 88% | |
| 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 (3,499 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.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元22 (3,849 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Changzhou (China) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元140 (24,495 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元70 (12,248 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250 (43,741 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元32 (5,641 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (5,249 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元24 (4,284 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元100 (17,497 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元160 (27,994 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (2,624 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
/
CNY
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,350,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 1,133,985 Dinar
(元6,481)
in Changzhou.
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