- 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 | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shijiazhuang (China) is 41% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元137 (23,954 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元50 (8,727 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元3.00 (524 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元8 (1,466 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.00 (873 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元3.01 (525 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元3.49 (608 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元1.99 (347 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6.00 (1,047 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元26 (4,451 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 790% | |
| 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 (307,774 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 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 (17,454 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 | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Shijiazhuang (China) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元200 (34,909 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元200 (34,909 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (87,272 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 191% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元300 (52,363 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 109% | |
| 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 (17,454 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 (1,135 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元20 (3,491 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Shijiazhuang (China) is 8% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元200 (34,909 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元140 (24,436 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元156 (27,229 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元400 (69,818 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元18 (3,142 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元38 (6,633 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元24 (4,189 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,028 (179,431 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元312 (54,512 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元70 (12,218 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
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 October 26, 2016.
Exchange rate:
174.544
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/
CNY
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Cost of living in Shijiazhuang (China) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 831,985 Dinar
(元4,767)
in Shijiazhuang
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
756,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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