Cost of living in Jiangmen, China vs Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jiangmen (China) is 34% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80元 (17,854 Dinar) | 11,206 Dinar | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30元 (6,695 Dinar) | 8,002 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (2,678 Dinar) | 2,979 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20元 (4,464 Dinar) | 1,436 Dinar | + 211% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20元 (4,464 Dinar) | 1,582 Dinar | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (2,232 Dinar) | 973 Dinar | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40元 (8,927 Dinar) | 3,714 Dinar | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 1,463 Dinar | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 692 Dinar | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 1,473 Dinar | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 21,266 Dinar | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 1,247 Dinar | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 833 Dinar | - | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Jiangmen (China) is 40% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,682元 (821,704 Dinar) | 580,655 Dinar | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,000元 (892,715 Dinar) | 378,676 Dinar | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400元 (89,272 Dinar) | 90,666 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000元 (892,715 Dinar) | 496,760 Dinar | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,500元 (781,126 Dinar) | 315,463 Dinar | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 245元 (54,780 Dinar) | 67,588 Dinar | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 34,357 Dinar | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 297,764 Dinar | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 105,071 Dinar | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 4,856 Dinar | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 9,041 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Jiangmen (China) is about the same as in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 34,022 Dinar | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 28,378 Dinar | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 28,272 Dinar | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 47,541 Dinar | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Jiangmen (China) is about the same as in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 14,753,300 Dinar | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 731 Dinar | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 31,623 Dinar | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 9,808 Dinar | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Jiangmen (China) is about the same as in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 5,017 Dinar | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,377 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 25,205 Dinar | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,500 Dinar | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 3,048 Dinar | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 4,335 Dinar | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 1,849 Dinar | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 2,450 Dinar | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 6,309 Dinar | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Jiangmen (China) is 6% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 25,385 Dinar | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 18,520 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 | 160元 (35,709 Dinar) | 64,936 Dinar | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 9,327 Dinar | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 4,178 Dinar | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 3,391 Dinar | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 943,966 Dinar | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 119 Dinar | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 69,099 Dinar | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,706 Dinar | - | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
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 April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jiangmen (China) is 22% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 2,315,009 Dinar (10,373元) in Jiangmen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 1,890,000 Dinar in Sulaymaniyah.
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