- Cost of Living
- China
- Iraq
- Wuxi
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wuxi, China compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 41% | |||
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Food in Wuxi (China) is 41% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元31 (5,757 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (5,538 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元9 (1,752 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 (3,692 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 195% | |
12 eggs, large | 元15 (2,827 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (1,408 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 182% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元38 (7,134 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元15 (2,879 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 284% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (1,971 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 294% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.50 (1,033 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (18,773 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (1,314 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (1,549 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 210% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Wuxi (China) is 26% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,200 (788,470 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 215% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,025 (567,886 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元580 (108,884 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,500 (469,327 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,272 (426,605 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元300 (56,319 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元60 (11,264 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 元3,000 (563,193 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元800 (150,185 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元39 (7,228 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元45 (8,414 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 321% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Wuxi (China) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元700 (131,412 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元471 (88,482 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元706 (132,505 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 342% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元550 (103,252 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 313% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Wuxi (China) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元173,250 (32,524,378 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (1,302 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元250 (46,933 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 95% | |||
Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is 95% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元48 (8,917 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 197% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (6,571 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 10% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元500 (93,865 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 839% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元29 (5,350 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元42 (7,885 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (7,509 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 88% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (1,502 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (2,189 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (6,758 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is 0% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元103 (19,399 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元90 (16,896 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元240 (45,055 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元337 (63,203 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元59 (11,063 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (6,007 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (4,693 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.29 (54 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元600 (112,639 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元16 (3,004 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wuxi (China) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 917,181 Dinar
(元4,886)
in Wuxi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
754,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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