- 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 (10,408 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (6,811 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元21 (3,942 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (2,500 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (2,190 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (1,690 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元130 (24,405 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元22 (4,068 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元10 (1,877 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元250 (46,933 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元4.43 (831 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (2,722 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Changzhou (China) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元16,698 (3,134,637 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,500 (844,789 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元850 (159,571 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,333 (438,038 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,800 (525,647 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元850 (159,571 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元80 (15,018 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元1,700 (319,143 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (112,639 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (8,448 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (11,264 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Changzhou (China) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元800 (150,185 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 (166,276 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元1,000 (187,731 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Changzhou (China) is 47% 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 (1,502 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 170% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元71 (13,393 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 85% | |
| 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 (3,755 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 (5,632 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元22 (4,130 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Changzhou (China) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元137 (25,758 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元65 (12,203 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 (77,908 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元55 (10,325 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (6,133 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元33 (6,258 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 (33,792 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (3,473 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 53 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
187.731
IQD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Changzhou (China) is 47% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
8,480,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 4,496,260 Dinar
(元23,951)
in Changzhou.
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