Iraq vs United States
United States is about 57% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Iraq United States
Price level (US=100) 42.6 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,464 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,530 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) -12.3% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Iraq United States
Housing & utilities 36 215
Food 94 117
Transport 65 116
Restaurants & hotels 55 142
Health 48 208
Communication 116 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Iraq United States
Quality-of-life score 71/100 91/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 9.5 5.8
Internet users 81% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Iraq more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 57% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Iraq would cost roughly $234,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Iraq or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 71 out of 100.
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