- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iraq compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,172 Dinar (元70) | 元53 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,871 Dinar (元51) | 元33 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,172 Dinar (元18) | 元15 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,430 Dinar (元8) | 元16 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,173 Dinar (元12) | 元16 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,003 Dinar (元5.76) | 元8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,905 Dinar (元28) | 元62 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,553 Dinar (元9) | 元14 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 762 Dinar (元4.37) | 元7 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,638 Dinar (元9) | 元5.68 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,936 Dinar (元137) | 元113 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,178 Dinar (元7) | 元8 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,015 Dinar (元5.83) | 元13 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 765,404 Dinar (元4,392) | 元9,961 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 634,758 Dinar (元3,642) | 元4,873 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,940 Dinar (元711) | 元445 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 902,080 Dinar (元5,176) | 元5,401 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 387,038 Dinar (元2,221) | 元3,467 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 122,058 Dinar (元700) | 元317 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40,869 Dinar (元234) | 元84 | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 360,920 Dinar (元2,071) | 元2,420 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 137,227 Dinar (元787) | 元670 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,301 Dinar (元48) | 元40 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (元29) | 元39 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 34,793 Dinar (元200) | 元528 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 43,438 Dinar (元249) | 元270 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 65,916 Dinar (元378) | 元621 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,178 Dinar (元397) | 元680 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,936,600 Dinar (元114,394) | 元141,253 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 547 Dinar (元3.14) | 元7 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 28,889 Dinar (元166) | 元146 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,101 Dinar (元24) | 元26 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,227 Dinar (元36) | 元40 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 27,547 Dinar (元158) | 元263 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,382 Dinar (元25) | 元30 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,803 Dinar (元28) | 元38 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,708 Dinar (元27) | 元39 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,761 Dinar (元10) | 元9 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,453 Dinar (元14) | 元13 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,050 Dinar (元58) | 元60 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,865 Dinar (元200) | 元165 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21,164 Dinar (元121) | 元93 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 22,442 Dinar (元129) | 元826 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 48,566 Dinar (元279) | 元403 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,571 Dinar (元38) | 元61 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,355 Dinar (元31) | 元34 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,742 Dinar (元27) | 元32 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 516,436 Dinar (元2,963) | 元3,320 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 98 Dinar (元0.56) | 元0.65 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 58,877 Dinar (元338) | 元355 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,105 Dinar (元18) | 元21 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,058 prices entered by 640 different people.
Cost of living in Iraq is 13% cheaper than in China
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