Cost of living in Iraq compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,786 Dinar (54元) | 41元 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,975 Dinar (55元) | 38元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,494 Dinar (30元) | 15元 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,551 Dinar (9元) | 14元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,445 Dinar (13元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,134 Dinar (6元) | 10元 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,782 Dinar (26元) | 50元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,356 Dinar (7元) | 16元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,051 Dinar (5.77元) | 6元 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,479 Dinar (19元) | 7元 | + 185% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,221 Dinar (89元) | 89元 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,693 Dinar (9元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 853 Dinar (4.68元) | 13元 | - 63% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 877,840 Dinar (4,815元) | 11,256元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 544,423 Dinar (2,986元) | 5,248元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 124,910 Dinar (685元) | 450元 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 665,437 Dinar (3,650元) | 6,564元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 513,232 Dinar (2,815元) | 3,518元 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 123,529 Dinar (678元) | 296元 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42,412 Dinar (233元) | 100元 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 295,896 Dinar (1,623元) | 1,460元 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 114,154 Dinar (626元) | 553元 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,284 Dinar (23元) | 43元 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar (548元) | 50元 | + 1005% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,193 Dinar (188元) | 418元 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,949 Dinar (225元) | 302元 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 126,815 Dinar (696元) | 553元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,570 Dinar (316元) | 705元 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Dinar (109,699元) | 137,169元 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 773 Dinar (4.24元) | 8元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,419 Dinar (183元) | 228元 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,845 Dinar (16元) | 45元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Dinar (16元) | 59元 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,649 Dinar (108元) | 114元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,956 Dinar (22元) | 67元 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,055 Dinar (28元) | 57元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (27元) | 25元 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,989 Dinar (11元) | 6元 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,259 Dinar (12元) | 15元 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,873 Dinar (60元) | 64元 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,657 Dinar (86元) | 169元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,432 Dinar (96元) | 100元 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 22,390 Dinar (123元) | 1,179元 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,616 Dinar (228元) | 320元 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Dinar (55元) | 81元 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,863 Dinar (21元) | 28元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (27元) | 19元 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 580,000 Dinar (3,181元) | 3,680元 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Dinar (0.91元) | 0.34元 | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 56,422 Dinar (309元) | 394元 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,691 Dinar (15元) | 25元 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 955 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.00548
CNY
/
IQD
Cost of living in Iraq is 13% cheaper than in China
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 107% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in China
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in China
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 66% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Armenia is 36% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Andorra is 88% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in China
- Cost of living in Argentina is 29% more expensive than in China