- 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 | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuxi (China) is 35% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元44 (7,621 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (4,943 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元9 (1,633 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 (3,441 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 175% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (2,635 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (1,312 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元38 (6,649 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元15 (2,683 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (1,837 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 267% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.50 (962 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (17,498 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (1,225 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (1,444 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Wuxi (China) is 28% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,750 (831,148 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,000 (699,914 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元580 (101,488 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,500 (437,446 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,272 (397,626 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元300 (52,494 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元60 (10,499 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,000 (524,936 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元800 (139,983 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元39 (6,737 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元45 (7,842 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 (122,485 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元471 (82,472 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元706 (123,504 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 312% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元550 (96,238 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 285% | |
| 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174,333 (30,504,530 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (1,190 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元689 (120,571 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is 89% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元48 (8,311 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (6,124 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元500 (87,489 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 775% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元29 (4,987 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元42 (7,349 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (6,999 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (1,400 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (2,040 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (6,299 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is 23% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元119 (20,778 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元96 (16,777 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283 (49,463 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元59 (10,311 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (5,873 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (4,374 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元178 (31,146 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 94% | |
| 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 (104,987 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元13 (2,275 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wuxi (China) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 851,371 Dinar
(元4,866)
in Wuxi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
737,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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