Cost of living in Iraq compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,400 Dinar (79元) | 46元 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,558 Dinar (62元) | 34元 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,481 Dinar (20元) | 15元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,351 Dinar (8元) | 15元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,863 Dinar (17元) | 14元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,038 Dinar (6元) | 8元 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,134 Dinar (24元) | 59元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,548 Dinar (9元) | 15元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 893 Dinar (5.24元) | 6.00元 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,247 Dinar (13元) | 5.17元 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,299 Dinar (125元) | 112元 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,264 Dinar (7元) | 8元 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,073 Dinar (6元) | 14元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is about the same as in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 656,494 Dinar (3,855元) | 9,398元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 471,608 Dinar (2,769元) | 4,947元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 145,257 Dinar (853元) | 431元 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 574,418 Dinar (3,373元) | 5,740元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 417,668 Dinar (2,452元) | 3,030元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 184,470 Dinar (1,083元) | 277元 | + 291% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,632 Dinar (180元) | 96元 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 304,598 Dinar (1,788元) | 2,464元 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158,604 Dinar (931元) | 561元 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,427 Dinar (44元) | 38元 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37,232 Dinar (219元) | 47元 | + 361% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,600 Dinar (168元) | 481元 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,143 Dinar (195元) | 250元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 65,558 Dinar (385元) | 647元 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,069 Dinar (400元) | 620元 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,274,800 Dinar (83,815元) | 134,340元 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 609 Dinar (3.57元) | 7元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38,788 Dinar (228元) | 149元 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,367 Dinar (55元) | 37元 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,951 Dinar (41元) | 46元 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,313 Dinar (137元) | 347元 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,920 Dinar (41元) | 62元 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,832 Dinar (28元) | 47元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,795 Dinar (28元) | 31元 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,388 Dinar (8元) | 8元 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,711 Dinar (16元) | 12元 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,380 Dinar (49元) | 71元 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,266 Dinar (113元) | 177元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,069 Dinar (112元) | 100元 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,732 Dinar (227元) | 1,029元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54,058 Dinar (317元) | 395元 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,353 Dinar (31元) | 68元 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,229 Dinar (19元) | 33元 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,429 Dinar (20元) | 31元 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 648,024 Dinar (3,805元) | 3,256元 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 271 Dinar (1.59元) | 0.31元 | + 413% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 43,218 Dinar (254元) | 335元 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,486 Dinar (15元) | 22元 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,852 prices entered by 399 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 5% cheaper than in China
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