- 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 | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuxi (China) is 39% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元28 (4,893 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (5,242 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (2,097 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 (3,451 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 176% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (2,866 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (1,311 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元38 (6,640 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元15 (2,679 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (1,835 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 267% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元6 (1,107 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (17,474 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (1,223 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (1,442 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 188% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Wuxi (China) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,200 (733,906 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,700 (471,797 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元580 (101,349 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,500 (436,849 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,067 (361,129 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元300 (52,422 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元60 (10,484 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,000 (524,219 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元800 (139,792 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元39 (6,727 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元45 (7,832 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 292% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Wuxi (China) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元700 (122,318 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元471 (82,359 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元706 (123,336 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 311% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元550 (96,107 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 284% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Wuxi (China) is 3% 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 (30,273,621 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (1,212 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元250 (43,685 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is 82% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元48 (8,300 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (6,116 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元500 (87,370 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 774% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元29 (4,980 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元42 (7,339 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (6,990 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (1,398 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (2,037 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (6,349 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元103 (18,056 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元90 (15,727 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元240 (41,937 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元337 (58,829 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元59 (10,297 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (5,592 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (4,368 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.29 (51 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元600 (104,844 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元16 (2,796 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 30 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
174.740
IQD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Wuxi (China) is 19% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 933,449 Dinar
(元5,342)
in Wuxi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
784,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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