- Cost of Living
- China
- Iraq
- Yantai
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yantai, China compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yantai (China) is 1% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元27 (5,142 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元23 (4,390 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元19 (3,599 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (3,232 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (2,018 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元12 (2,258 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元60 (11,288 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元6 (1,192 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.60 (865 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.50 (658 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元160 (30,102 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6 (1,208 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (1,288 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 36% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Yantai (China) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,567 (482,885 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元5,000 (940,683 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元222 (41,704 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| 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 | 元272 (51,129 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元79 (14,863 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,700 (507,969 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元700 (131,696 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元38 (7,106 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元20 (3,763 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Yantai (China) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元1,000 (188,137 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元300 (56,441 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (94,068 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元600 (112,882 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Yantai (China) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元75 (14,110 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Yantai (China) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元18 (3,386 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元11 (2,117 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (4,806 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元6 (1,176 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (3,062 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元29 (5,432 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Yantai (China) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元137 (25,712 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元70 (13,170 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 | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元38 (7,055 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元29 (5,456 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (4,703 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.50 (282 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元111 (20,938 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (2,822 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
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 August 07, 2017.
Exchange rate:
188.137
IQD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Yantai (China) is about the same as in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,430,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 1,417,593 Dinar
(元7,535)
in Yantai.
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