Cost of living in Shijiazhuang is 11% lower than in Nasiriyah (without rent).
Rent in Shijiazhuang is 39% cheaper than in Nasiriyah.
Cost of living including rent in Shijiazhuang is 24% lower than in Nasiriyah.
Food in Shijiazhuang is 19% cheaper than in Nasiriyah.
Transport in Shijiazhuang is 12% cheaper than in Nasiriyah.
| Shijiazhuang | Nasiriyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Shijiazhuang | Nasiriyah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.91 $ | 4.34 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.2 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.71 $ | 5.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.84 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.39 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ | 0.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.2 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.6 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.54 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.71 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.57 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.57 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.56 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.71 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.54 $ | 1.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.7 $ | 40.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.88 $ | 14.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 34.8 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.74 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.84 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.93 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.27 $ | 2.47 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
43.9 $ | 59.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
67.6 $ | 91.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.43 $ | 35.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 116 $ | 191 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 264 $ | 277 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 205 $ | 271 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 394 $ | 444 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,374 $ | 1,186 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,669 $ | 558 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 623 $ | 582 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.45 % | 8.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 13.1 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.36 $ | 7.37 $ |
| Haircut | 4.16 $ | 6.09 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.9 $ | 51.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.6 $ | 22.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 395 $ | 114 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,947 $ | 1,520 $ |