Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 18% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Beijing (China) is 34% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Beijing | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34元 (6,260 Dinar) | 16,377 Dinar | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40元 (7,316 Dinar) | 7,976 Dinar | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (2,159 Dinar) | 7,527 Dinar | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (2,433 Dinar) | 1,756 Dinar | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 16元 (2,928 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (1,584 Dinar) | 1,089 Dinar | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 (9,745 Dinar) | 4,826 Dinar | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (2,689 Dinar) | 1,535 Dinar | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (1,121 Dinar) | 1,128 Dinar | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (1,180 Dinar) | 4,126 Dinar | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 77元 (14,077 Dinar) | 37,005 Dinar | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (1,677 Dinar) | 1,819 Dinar | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (2,063 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | + 52% | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Beijing (China) is 70% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Beijing | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,084元 (2,926,584 Dinar) | 436,232 Dinar | + 571% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,380元 (1,524,792 Dinar) | 342,512 Dinar | + 345% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 377元 (68,526 Dinar) | 136,232 Dinar | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,939元 (1,262,625 Dinar) | 485,024 Dinar | + 160% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,144元 (754,088 Dinar) | 327,536 Dinar | + 130% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 217元 (39,424 Dinar) | 131,884 Dinar | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96元 (17,389 Dinar) | 81,014 Dinar | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,880元 (342,173 Dinar) | 591,884 Dinar | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440元 (80,025 Dinar) | 292,512 Dinar | - 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43元 (7,771 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57元 (10,358 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 107% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Beijing (China) is 7% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 430元 (78,304 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 161% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239元 (43,458 Dinar) | 51,618 Dinar | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 604元 (109,951 Dinar) | 248,792 Dinar | - 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 797元 (144,978 Dinar) | 118,116 Dinar | + 23% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Beijing (China) is 18% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 173,984元 (31,658,060 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (1,619 Dinar) | 321 Dinar | + 404% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 270元 (49,151 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 (6,917 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 67% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Beijing | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28元 (5,104 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46元 (8,304 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242元 (44,116 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43元 (7,739 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 287% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (6,877 Dinar) | 625 Dinar | + 1000% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (4,626 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 131% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (1,741 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (2,568 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 414% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86元 (15,559 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 56% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 44% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Beijing | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 239元 (43,415 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 120元 (21,872 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 119% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 951元 (173,098 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 592% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200元 (36,392 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 73元 (13,317 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 166% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (5,107 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 411% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10元 (1,903 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,423元 (622,924 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41元 (75 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 389元 (70,846 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 608% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (4,475 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 258% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 251 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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