Cost of living in Iraq compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,802 Dinar (37元) | 46元 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,473 Dinar (52元) | 40元 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,666 Dinar (31元) | 16元 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,608 Dinar (9元) | 18元 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,964 Dinar (16元) | 19元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,005 Dinar (5.47元) | 11元 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,120 Dinar (17元) | 63元 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,180 Dinar (6元) | 15元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 959 Dinar (5.22元) | 6元 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,317 Dinar (13元) | 7元 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,122 Dinar (126元) | 118元 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,509 Dinar (8元) | 8元 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 987 Dinar (5.37元) | 16元 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,087,230 Dinar (5,920元) | 15,059元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 576,391 Dinar (3,139元) | 9,006元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar (1,303元) | 421元 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687,702 Dinar (3,745元) | 7,547元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar (1,990元) | 4,347元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar (850元) | 262元 | + 224% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar (182元) | 115元 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar (2,681元) | 1,143元 | + 135% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar (760元) | 589元 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar (63元) | 39元 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (37元) | 51元 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is about the same as in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,766 Dinar (200元) | 529元 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 69,345 Dinar (378元) | 248元 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 89,247 Dinar (486元) | 626元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar (549元) | 828元 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,331,000 Dinar (121,603元) | 161,247元 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 822 Dinar (4.48元) | 9元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,947 Dinar (223元) | 204元 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar (36元) | 39元 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (77元) | 27元 | + 185% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,519 Dinar (139元) | 391元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,107 Dinar (22元) | 53元 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar (22元) | 33元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,847 Dinar (26元) | 34元 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar (18元) | 13元 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,476 Dinar (19元) | 15元 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (54元) | 74元 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iraq | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,923 Dinar (152元) | 265元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25,268 Dinar (138元) | 110元 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar (233元) | 1,294元 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,122 Dinar (289元) | 348元 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,718 Dinar (37元) | 79元 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,992 Dinar (27元) | 29元 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,415 Dinar (24元) | 18元 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (3,777元) | 3,321元 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (2.55元) | 0.20元 | + 1174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 39,062 Dinar (213元) | 410元 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,015 Dinar (16元) | 24元 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,750 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 18% cheaper than in China
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