- 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 | 13,791 Dinar (元78) | 元54 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,812 Dinar (元50) | 元33 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,444 Dinar (元19) | 元16 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,501 Dinar (元8) | 元16 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,154 Dinar (元12) | 元16 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,024 Dinar (元5.79) | 元8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,782 Dinar (元21) | 元62 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,516 Dinar (元9) | 元14 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 734 Dinar (元4.15) | 元7 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,772 Dinar (元10) | 元5.50 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,794 Dinar (元135) | 元112 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,238 Dinar (元7) | 元8 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 952 Dinar (元5.39) | 元12 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,653 Dinar (元3,966) | 元10,102 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 494,935 Dinar (元2,801) | 元5,079 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 90,457 Dinar (元512) | 元457 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 660,105 Dinar (元3,736) | 元5,436 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 325,934 Dinar (元1,845) | 元3,588 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 71,761 Dinar (元406) | 元324 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42,779 Dinar (元242) | 元87 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 317,527 Dinar (元1,797) | 元2,340 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 114,252 Dinar (元647) | 元651 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,288 Dinar (元41) | 元38 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,954 Dinar (元39) | 元36 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 34,463 Dinar (元195) | 元542 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 43,302 Dinar (元245) | 元258 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 56,258 Dinar (元318) | 元614 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67,791 Dinar (元384) | 元633 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,157,000 Dinar (元102,773) | 元143,352 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 513 Dinar (元2.90) | 元7 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,750 Dinar (元129) | 元150 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,300 Dinar (元24) | 元25 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,918 Dinar (元28) | 元41 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 28,424 Dinar (元161) | 元238 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,382 Dinar (元25) | 元31 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,745 Dinar (元27) | 元44 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,558 Dinar (元26) | 元37 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,504 Dinar (元9) | 元9 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,598 Dinar (元15) | 元12 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,790 Dinar (元50) | 元60 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,509 Dinar (元207) | 元172 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,589 Dinar (元117) | 元94 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,922 Dinar (元135) | 元818 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51,419 Dinar (元291) | 元407 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,764 Dinar (元50) | 元62 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,528 Dinar (元31) | 元34 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,000 Dinar (元40) | 元34 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 527,908 Dinar (元2,988) | 元3,318 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 113 Dinar (元0.64) | 元0.72 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 63,908 Dinar (元362) | 元427 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,105 Dinar (元18) | 元20 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00566
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,891 prices entered by 651 different people.
Cost of living in Iraq is 20% cheaper than in China
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