Cost of living in Iraq compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,794 Dinar (59元) | 43元 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,807 Dinar (41元) | 37元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,499 Dinar (16元) | 17元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,648 Dinar (8元) | 14元 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,648 Dinar (12元) | 16元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 795 Dinar (3.68元) | 9元 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,309 Dinar (15元) | 48元 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,224 Dinar (5.66元) | 13元 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 708 Dinar (3.27元) | 6元 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,017 Dinar (14元) | 7元 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,913 Dinar (87元) | 97元 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,293 Dinar (5.97元) | 9元 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (4.62元) | 13元 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,051,850 Dinar (4,861元) | 13,898元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 442,541 Dinar (2,045元) | 8,379元 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,475 Dinar (788元) | 462元 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 959,012 Dinar (4,432元) | 6,525元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 462,480 Dinar (2,137元) | 4,376元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 193,634 Dinar (895元) | 516元 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37,376 Dinar (173元) | 140元 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 404,361 Dinar (1,869元) | 1,829元 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 269,057 Dinar (1,244元) | 546元 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,440 Dinar (21元) | 50元 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,282 Dinar (43元) | 66元 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,181 Dinar (103元) | 511元 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 53,250 Dinar (246元) | 288元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 52,700 Dinar (244元) | 654元 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,936 Dinar (323元) | 844元 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,441,300 Dinar (154,558元) | 148,501元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 621 Dinar (2.87元) | 8元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 59,883 Dinar (277元) | 206元 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,056 Dinar (19元) | 28元 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,011 Dinar (37元) | 27元 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,964 Dinar (97元) | 386元 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18,784 Dinar (87元) | 30元 | + 188% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,191 Dinar (33元) | 19元 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,052 Dinar (14元) | 44元 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,717 Dinar (13元) | 21元 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,984 Dinar (14元) | 16元 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,179 Dinar (47元) | 82元 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,381 Dinar (99元) | 260元 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,595 Dinar (81元) | 122元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,358 Dinar (145元) | 417元 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 65,044 Dinar (301元) | 319元 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,369 Dinar (62元) | 90元 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,171 Dinar (24元) | 31元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,230 Dinar (29元) | 19元 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 831,408 Dinar (3,843元) | 2,968元 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 123 Dinar (0.57元) | 0.24元 | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65,148 Dinar (301元) | 410元 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,984 Dinar (14元) | 38元 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,641 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 23% cheaper than in China
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