Cost of living in Mosul (Iraq) is 6% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Mosul (Iraq) is 18% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
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| Mosul | Zhuhai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Dinar (67元) | 65元 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Dinar (11元) | 33元 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,672 Dinar (20元) | 18元 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Dinar (8元) | 13元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,125 Dinar (17元) | 13元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 883 Dinar (4.92元) | 12元 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Dinar (11元) | 52元 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (11元) | 15元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,414 Dinar (8元) | 8元 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.76元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 87元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Dinar (5.58元) | 9元 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 766 Dinar (4.27元) | 8元 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Mosul (Iraq) is 22% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
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| Mosul | Zhuhai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 510,938 Dinar (2,850元) | 4,311元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Dinar (2,789元) | 2,625元 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 533元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 2,761元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 1,450元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 800元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38,938 Dinar (217元) | 136元 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 440,938 Dinar (2,460元) | 2,500元 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (669元) | 500元 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54,531 Dinar (304元) | 29元 | + 946% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Mosul (Iraq) is 17% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
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| Mosul | Zhuhai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 Dinar (112元) | 450元 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 85,000 Dinar (474元) | 224元 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,000 Dinar (251元) | 570元 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 Dinar (112元) | 499元 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Mosul (Iraq) is 21% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
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| Mosul | Zhuhai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,000,000 Dinar (161,764元) | 185,000元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (2.51元) | 7元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45,000 Dinar (251元) | 99元 | + 153% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Mosul (Iraq) is 30% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
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| Mosul | Zhuhai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Dinar (8元) | 150元 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,000 Dinar (39元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 80元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,000 Dinar (50元) | 10元 | + 402% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,000 Dinar (17元) | 41元 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,477 Dinar (19元) | 31元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,000 Dinar (33元) | 9元 | + 261% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Dinar (14元) | 12元 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,406 Dinar (30元) | 54元 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Mosul (Iraq) is 50% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mosul | Zhuhai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Dinar (67元) | 144元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Dinar (33元) | 85元 | - 61% | |
| 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 | - | 370元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 52元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Dinar (5.58元) | 33元 | - 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 18元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (0.67元) | 3.50元 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Dinar (195元) | 789元 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Dinar (17元) | 14元 | + 20% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
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 September 22, 2023.
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