Australia vs Iraq
Australia is about 53% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 90.9 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Australia scores higher (96 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Australia Iraq
Price level (US=100) 90.9 42.6
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $14,464
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $14,530
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% -12.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia Iraq
Housing & utilities 257 36
Food 148 94
Transport 136 65
Restaurants & hotels 187 55
Health 194 48
Communication 115 116
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia Iraq
Quality-of-life score 96/100 71/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 72 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 9.5
Internet users 96% 81%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than Iraq?
Australia is more expensive: about 53% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Iraq?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $47,000 in Iraq, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or Iraq?
Australia scores higher, 96 vs 71 out of 100.
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