- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iraq compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,831 Dinar (67元) | 51元 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,496 Dinar (42元) | 34元 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,217 Dinar (18元) | 15元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,420 Dinar (8元) | 15元 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,180 Dinar (12元) | 16元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 958 Dinar (5.42元) | 8元 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,237 Dinar (24元) | 58元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,540 Dinar (9元) | 13元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 807 Dinar (4.56元) | 7元 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,138 Dinar (12元) | 5.63元 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,366 Dinar (110元) | 114元 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,190 Dinar (7元) | 8元 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 972 Dinar (5.50元) | 12元 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 748,485 Dinar (4,233元) | 9,408元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 582,794 Dinar (3,296元) | 4,307元 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,041 Dinar (679元) | 439元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 819,138 Dinar (4,633元) | 5,706元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 372,439 Dinar (2,106元) | 3,520元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 116,792 Dinar (661元) | 311元 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39,378 Dinar (223元) | 86元 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 367,675 Dinar (2,079元) | 2,153元 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 155,017 Dinar (877元) | 681元 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,272 Dinar (47元) | 37元 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (28元) | 38元 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 26,787 Dinar (151元) | 553元 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 35,831 Dinar (203元) | 260元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 53,637 Dinar (303元) | 624元 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,006 Dinar (339元) | 694元 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,317,000 Dinar (114,902元) | 143,509元 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 555 Dinar (3.14元) | 7元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,228 Dinar (148元) | 156元 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,233 Dinar (18元) | 26元 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,721 Dinar (32元) | 30元 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,150 Dinar (137元) | 493元 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,000 Dinar (23元) | 29元 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,988 Dinar (23元) | 36元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,363 Dinar (25元) | 36元 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,716 Dinar (10元) | 9元 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,969 Dinar (11元) | 14元 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,521 Dinar (59元) | 59元 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,746 Dinar (180元) | 148元 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21,164 Dinar (120元) | 86元 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 27,474 Dinar (155元) | 752元 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,935 Dinar (288元) | 367元 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,712 Dinar (38元) | 59元 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,874 Dinar (28元) | 34元 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,755 Dinar (27元) | 33元 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 492,121 Dinar (2,783元) | 3,239元 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 98 Dinar (0.55元) | 0.99元 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 71,426 Dinar (404元) | 309元 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,408 Dinar (19元) | 20元 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 17% cheaper than in China
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