- Cost of Living
- China
- Iraq
- Shijiazhuang
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shijiazhuang, China compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shijiazhuang (China) is 33% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元90 (15,938 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元43 (7,526 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (2,479 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元3.00 (531 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元8 (1,488 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.00 (885 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元3.01 (533 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元3.49 (617 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.33 (590 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6.00 (1,063 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元19 (3,424 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 585% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Shijiazhuang (China) is 2% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,763 (312,266 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 50,000 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 | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元100 (17,709 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 700,000 Dinar | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 150,000 Dinar | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Shijiazhuang (China) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元200 (35,418 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元200 (35,418 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元450 (79,691 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 166% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元300 (53,128 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 113% | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Shijiazhuang (China) is in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 1,000 Dinar | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元100 (17,709 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Shijiazhuang (China) is in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,000 Dinar | - | |
| 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, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 4,000 Dinar | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元7 (1,151 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (5,313 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Shijiazhuang (China) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元200 (35,418 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元95 (16,824 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元111 (19,569 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元400 (70,837 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (5,136 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (5,578 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元24 (4,250 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元312 (55,308 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元70 (12,396 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 01, 2017.
Exchange rate:
177.092
IQD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Shijiazhuang (China) is 12% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 887,536 Dinar
(元5,012)
in Shijiazhuang
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
792,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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