- Cost of Living
- China
- Iraq
- Yantai
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yantai, China compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yantai (China) is 2% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元27 (5,020 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元23 (4,285 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元19 (3,513 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (3,155 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (1,970 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元12 (2,204 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元60 (11,019 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元6 (1,163 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.60 (844 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.50 (643 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元160 (29,385 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6 (1,179 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (1,258 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
| 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 (471,380 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元5,000 (918,271 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元222 (40,710 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 (49,911 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元79 (14,509 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,700 (495,866 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元700 (128,558 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元38 (6,936 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元20 (3,673 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Yantai (China) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元1,000 (183,654 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元300 (55,096 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (91,827 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元600 (110,192 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 (13,774 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 (3,306 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元11 (2,066 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (4,692 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元6 (1,148 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (2,989 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元29 (5,303 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Yantai (China) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元137 (25,099 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元70 (12,856 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 (6,887 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元29 (5,326 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (4,591 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.50 (275 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元111 (20,439 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (2,755 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
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:
183.654
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
1,530,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 1,501,549 Dinar
(元8,176)
in Yantai.
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