Cost of living comparison
China is 52.0% more expensive than Baghdad.
- Restaurants
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pay 1.3% less in China
- Groceries
-
pay 39.6% more in China
- Transportation
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pay 19.4% more in China
- Housing
-
pay 44.8% less in China
- Childcare
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pay 4.1 times more in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.8% more in China
- Clothing
-
pay 40.6% more in China
The cost of childcare, clothing, groceries, transportation, and entertainment and sports in China are more expensive than in Baghdad. Expenses including housing and restaurants are lower in China. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in China.
If you lived in China instead of Baghdad, you would:
pay 1.3% less for restaurants
Baghdad
|
China
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.31
IQD6,939
|
$2.85
CN¥20.81
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.59
IQD9,912
|
$5.07
CN¥36.93
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.42
IQD551
|
$0.49
CN¥3.57
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.19
IQD248
|
$0.30
CN¥2.19
|
|
pay 39.6% more for groceries
Baghdad
|
China
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.88
IQD1,144
|
$1.59
CN¥11.60
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.38
IQD3,107
|
$5.85
CN¥42.65
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.13
IQD6,699
|
$6.86
CN¥50.01
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.82
IQD2,377
|
$1.60
CN¥11.64
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.22
IQD2,899
|
$1.54
CN¥11.23
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$0.51
IQD671
|
$0.76
CN¥5.56
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.51
IQD672
|
$0.57
CN¥4.18
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.46
IQD607
|
$0.65
CN¥4.77
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.31
IQD402
|
$0.52
CN¥3.82
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.30
IQD388
|
$0.32
CN¥2.34
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$0.29
IQD378
|
$0.40
CN¥2.92
|
|
pay 19.4% more for transportation
Baghdad
|
China
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.78
IQD2,330
|
$4.44
CN¥32.40
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$22.77
IQD29,737
|
$22.47
CN¥163.80
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,213.31
IQD23,789,961
|
$19,071.53
CN¥139,027.67
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.94
IQD20,816
|
$3.97
CN¥28.97
|
|
pay 44.8% less for housing
Baghdad
|
China
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$35.21
IQD45,992
|
$11.70
CN¥85.25
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$443.62
IQD579,456
|
$328.33
CN¥2,393.46
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$264.28
IQD345,196
|
$205.78
CN¥1,500.10
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$113.01
IQD147,606
|
$40.46
CN¥294.93
|
|
pay 4.1 times more for childcare
Baghdad
|
China
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$162.43
IQD212,161
|
$459.70
CN¥3,351.11
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,438.23
IQD4,490,962
|
$18,318.08
CN¥133,535.14
|
|
pay 2.8% more for entertainment and sports
Baghdad
|
China
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
IQD2,974
|
$1.09
CN¥7.95
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.89
IQD3,779
|
$3.07
CN¥22.36
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.28
IQD2,974
|
$3.23
CN¥23.57
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$29.60
IQD38,669
|
$41.41
CN¥301.86
|
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.59
IQD9,912
|
$5.93
CN¥43.19
|
|
pay 40.6% more for clothing
Baghdad
|
China
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$28.72
IQD37,519
|
$48.23
CN¥351.55
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$34.03
IQD44,451
|
$31.67
CN¥230.88
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$61.01
IQD79,687
|
$72.53
CN¥528.70
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$41.35
IQD54,014
|
$75.53
CN¥550.63
|
|
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