- 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 (2,419 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (6,137 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (2,592 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (1,996 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元22 (3,744 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 | - | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 (1,728 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 (788,842 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 (407,043 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 (5,184 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (7,776 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 (172,802 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Changzhou (China) is 53% 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 (1,382 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元60 (10,368 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 (3,456 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 (3,802 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Changzhou (China) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元140 (24,192 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元70 (12,096 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 (43,201 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元32 (5,572 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (5,184 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元24 (4,231 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元100 (17,280 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元160 (27,648 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (2,592 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
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 April 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
172.802
IQD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Changzhou (China) is 53% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,540,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 1,195,587 Dinar
(元6,919)
in Changzhou.
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