- Cost of Living
- China
- Iraq
- Hohhot
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hohhot, China compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Hohhot (China) is 25% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 (9,029 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (5,347 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (2,265 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元24 (4,518 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 261% | |
12 eggs, large | 元13 (2,466 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (1,762 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 252% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元25 (4,706 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元12 (2,259 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 201% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.00 (753 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.00 (753 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (1,331 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元3.00 (565 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 13% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Hohhot (China) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,250 (611,784 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,500 (282,362 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元225 (42,354 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,500 (470,603 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,400 (263,538 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元400 (75,297 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元100 (18,824 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 700,000 Dinar | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,000 (188,241 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (7,530 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元20 (3,765 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 88% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Hohhot (China) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元750 (141,181 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元263 (49,554 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元800 (150,593 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 402% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元475 (89,415 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 258% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Hohhot (China) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元363,400 (68,406,881 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (1,416 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Hohhot (China) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元10 (1,882 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元37 (6,994 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (6,588 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (7,530 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 88% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元14 (2,714 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元14 (2,541 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元24 (4,521 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Hohhot (China) is 3% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元82 (15,417 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元112 (21,135 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215 (40,424 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (9,412 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元36 (6,683 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元300 (56,472 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元10 (1,882 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on May 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
188.241
IQD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Hohhot (China) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 787,934 Dinar
(元4,186)
in Hohhot
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
711,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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