- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iraq compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 2% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,945 Dinar (70元) | 53元 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,112 Dinar (48元) | 33元 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,291 Dinar (19元) | 15元 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,420 Dinar (8元) | 16元 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,152 Dinar (13元) | 16元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,017 Dinar (5.96元) | 8元 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,775 Dinar (28元) | 63元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,591 Dinar (9元) | 13元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 807 Dinar (4.73元) | 7元 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,846 Dinar (11元) | 5.64元 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,248 Dinar (130元) | 114元 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,201 Dinar (7元) | 8元 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,013 Dinar (5.94元) | 12元 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 729,824 Dinar (4,278元) | 9,740元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 582,575 Dinar (3,415元) | 4,478元 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,940 Dinar (726元) | 425元 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 819,138 Dinar (4,801元) | 5,603元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 372,439 Dinar (2,183元) | 3,523元 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 116,792 Dinar (685元) | 305元 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39,712 Dinar (233元) | 88元 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 365,819 Dinar (2,144元) | 2,242元 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 145,898 Dinar (855元) | 678元 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,272 Dinar (48元) | 40元 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (29元) | 39元 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 26,699 Dinar (157元) | 554元 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 37,832 Dinar (222元) | 280元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,263 Dinar (300元) | 614元 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67,611 Dinar (396元) | 672元 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,610,400 Dinar (114,949元) | 145,359元 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 549 Dinar (3.22元) | 7元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,214 Dinar (171元) | 155元 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Dinar (19元) | 26元 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,170 Dinar (36元) | 32元 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 26,683 Dinar (156元) | 425元 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,382 Dinar (26元) | 30元 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,534 Dinar (27元) | 37元 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,931 Dinar (29元) | 38元 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,675 Dinar (10元) | 10元 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,453 Dinar (14元) | 14元 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,050 Dinar (59元) | 59元 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 33,155 Dinar (194元) | 159元 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,652 Dinar (121元) | 86元 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (176元) | 723元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,049 Dinar (288元) | 375元 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,712 Dinar (39元) | 60元 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,516 Dinar (26元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,810 Dinar (28元) | 34元 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 496,192 Dinar (2,908元) | 3,299元 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 98 Dinar (0.57元) | 1.08元 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 68,506 Dinar (402元) | 300元 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,291 Dinar (19元) | 20元 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00586
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,852 prices entered by 608 different people.
Cost of living in Iraq is 14% cheaper than in China
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