Cost of living in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 74% more expensive than in Wuhan (China)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 15% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Abu Ghraib | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,500 Dinar (75元) | 26元 | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,500 Dinar (31元) | 33元 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,625 Dinar (9元) | 12元 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,250 Dinar (7元) | 14元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,833 Dinar (16元) | 13元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,250 Dinar (7元) | 12元 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Dinar (39元) | 39元 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,333 Dinar (13元) | 13元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,083 Dinar (6元) | 7元 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Dinar (5.59元) | 5.69元 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 100元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,417 Dinar (8元) | 7元 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,167 Dinar (7元) | 8元 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 227% | |||
| Housing in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 227% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Abu Ghraib | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,250,000 Dinar (12,582元) | 4,224元 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Dinar (4,474元) | 2,745元 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 260,000 Dinar (1,454元) | 263元 | + 452% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 866,667 Dinar (4,846元) | 2,631元 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 650,000 Dinar (3,635元) | 1,436元 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 230,000 Dinar (1,286元) | 268元 | + 380% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92,500 Dinar (517元) | 97元 | + 435% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Dinar (3,355元) | 2,514元 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Dinar (1,678元) | 930元 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,500 Dinar (48元) | 27元 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50,000 Dinar (280元) | 26元 | + 986% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 4% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Abu Ghraib | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Dinar (252元) | 488元 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72,500 Dinar (405元) | 332元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Dinar (531元) | 630元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,000 Dinar (391元) | 567元 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 123% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Abu Ghraib | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,000,000 Dinar (134,208元) | 117,537元 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 613 Dinar (3.43元) | 7元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Dinar (503元) | 115元 | + 336% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,427 Dinar (58元) | 27元 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 27% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Abu Ghraib | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,200 Dinar (18元) | 19元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,700 Dinar (15元) | 25元 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 26,667 Dinar (149元) | 200元 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,600 Dinar (26元) | 25元 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Dinar (14元) | 32元 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,650 Dinar (26元) | 40元 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Dinar (11元) | 10元 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,417 Dinar (19元) | 10元 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,667 Dinar (48元) | 29元 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 5% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Abu Ghraib | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,000 Dinar (173元) | 86元 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,500 Dinar (126元) | 66元 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (168元) | 652元 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 180元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,750 Dinar (21元) | 42元 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Dinar (17元) | 33元 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 22元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 4,238元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Dinar (0.28元) | 0.25元 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Dinar (196元) | 363元 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Dinar (17元) | 20元 | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 74% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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