Cost of living in Iraq compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,947 Dinar (35元) | 54元 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,146 Dinar (41元) | 36元 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,506 Dinar (16元) | 15元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,433 Dinar (6元) | 14元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,444 Dinar (11元) | 14元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 953 Dinar (4.22元) | 9元 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,647 Dinar (12元) | 56元 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,289 Dinar (5.71元) | 12元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 796 Dinar (3.53元) | 6元 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,545 Dinar (11元) | 6元 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,344 Dinar (90元) | 108元 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,385 Dinar (6元) | 9元 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 975 Dinar (4.32元) | 10元 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,001,590 Dinar (4,438元) | 7,480元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 755,170 Dinar (3,346元) | 4,546元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,374 Dinar (547元) | 406元 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 540,872 Dinar (2,397元) | 6,893元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 416,277 Dinar (1,845元) | 3,954元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 146,199 Dinar (648元) | 261元 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47,035 Dinar (208元) | 84元 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 289,933 Dinar (1,285元) | 2,223元 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 132,738 Dinar (588元) | 622元 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,410 Dinar (24元) | 47元 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,209 Dinar (76元) | 44元 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,378 Dinar (130元) | 381元 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,300 Dinar (201元) | 227元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82,483 Dinar (365元) | 581元 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 65,310 Dinar (289元) | 513元 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,553,100 Dinar (91,074元) | 160,747元 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 587 Dinar (2.60元) | 6元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,789 Dinar (274元) | 177元 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,938 Dinar (13元) | 29元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,479 Dinar (24元) | 35元 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (111元) | 441元 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,518 Dinar (16元) | 31元 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,961 Dinar (13元) | 38元 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,739 Dinar (17元) | 33元 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,598 Dinar (7元) | 9元 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,767 Dinar (12元) | 11元 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,411 Dinar (51元) | 84元 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,261 Dinar (99元) | 201元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,246 Dinar (76元) | 94元 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,928 Dinar (168元) | 978元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,624 Dinar (273元) | 413元 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,392 Dinar (42元) | 70元 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,118 Dinar (18元) | 34元 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,658 Dinar (16元) | 31元 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 363,903 Dinar (1,613元) | 3,170元 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 121 Dinar (0.54元) | 0.55元 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 78,476 Dinar (348元) | 419元 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,155 Dinar (10元) | 22元 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,253 prices entered by 219 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 25% cheaper than in China
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