Cost of living comparison

China

compared to

Iraq

Iraq vs. Beijing Cost of Living Summary

Iraq is 11.3% cheaper than Beijing.

Restaurants: pay 1.6% more in Iraq
Groceries: pay 32.9% less in Iraq
Transportation: pay 46.7% more in Iraq
Housing: pay 30.0% more in Iraq
Childcare: pay 85.8% less in Iraq
Entertainment and Sports: pay 7.8% more in Iraq
Clothing: pay 46.3% less in Iraq

The cost of transportation, housing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in Iraq are more expensive than in Beijing. Expenses including childcare, clothing, and groceries are lower in Iraq.

Iraq vs. Beijing Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Iraq instead of Beijing, you would:

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pay 1.6% more for restaurants

	Beijing	Iraq
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$4.21 CN¥28.50	$4.66 IQD6,109	+10.9%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$4.91 CN¥33.25	$6.78 IQD8,882	+38.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.48 CN¥3.25	$0.40 IQD522	-16.9%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.31 CN¥2.08	$0.23 IQD298	-26.0%
Average			+1.6%

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pay 32.9% less for groceries

	Beijing	Iraq
Bread 1 loaf	$1.71 CN¥11.56	$0.76 IQD991	-55.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$7.47 CN¥50.61	$2.55 IQD3,344	-65.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.64 CN¥45.01	$4.46 IQD5,843	-32.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.78 CN¥12.04	$1.69 IQD2,211	-5.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.53 CN¥10.38	$1.98 IQD2,592	+29.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.98 CN¥6.66	$0.47 IQD621	-51.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.77 CN¥5.21	$0.51 IQD662	-34.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.80 CN¥5.42	$0.43 IQD562	-46.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.60 CN¥4.08	$0.31 IQD400	-49.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.35 CN¥2.36	$0.29 IQD375	-17.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.41 CN¥2.80	$0.28 IQD369	-31.7%
Average			-32.9%

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pay 46.7% more for transportation

	Beijing	Iraq
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.21 CN¥28.54	$2.08 IQD2,726	-50.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$31.54 CN¥213.76	$37.40 IQD48,996	+18.6%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$18,225.66 CN¥124K	$15,792.71 IQD21M	-13.3%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$4.63 CN¥31.35	$15.36 IQD20,121	+232.0%
Average			+46.7%

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pay 30.0% more for housing

	Beijing	Iraq
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$12.93 CN¥87.63	$36.30 IQD47,547	+180.7%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$935.23 CN¥6,337.52	$287.91 IQD377K	-69.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$504.41 CN¥3,418.06	$193.91 IQD254K	-61.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$39.27 CN¥266.08	$66.74 IQD87,425	+70.0%
Average			+30.0%

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pay 85.8% less for childcare

	Beijing	Iraq
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$710.76 CN¥4,816.42	$138.70 IQD182K	-80.5%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$23,242.73 CN¥158K	$2,066.25 IQD3M	-91.1%
Average			-85.8%

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pay 7.8% more for entertainment and sports

	Beijing	Iraq
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.12 CN¥7.60	$2.78 IQD3,639	+147.7%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.90 CN¥19.67	$2.47 IQD3,234	-14.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.21 CN¥28.50	$2.00 IQD2,614	-52.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$57.84 CN¥391.92	$34.51 IQD45,209	-40.3%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.41 CN¥57.00	$8.34 IQD10,921	-0.9%
Average			+7.8%

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pay 46.3% less for clothing

	Beijing	Iraq
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$62.30 CN¥422.17	$25.03 IQD32,793	-59.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$36.37 CN¥246.48	$27.73 IQD36,330	-23.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$81.74 CN¥553.91	$50.80 IQD66,550	-37.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$105.53 CN¥715.12	$38.19 IQD50,028	-63.8%
Average			-46.3%

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