Bangladesh vs Iraq
Iraq is about 36% pricier than Bangladesh overall, with a price level of 42.6 versus 27.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Iraq scores higher (71 vs 70 of 100).
Metric Bangladesh Iraq
Price level (US=100) 27.3 42.6
GDP / capita (PPP) $9,647 $14,464
GNI / capita (PPP) $10,060 $14,530
Inflation (YoY) 10.5% -12.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Bangladesh Iraq
Housing & utilities 31 36
Food 85 94
Transport 74 65
Restaurants & hotels 39 55
Health 27 48
Communication 49 116
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Bangladesh Iraq
Quality-of-life score 70/100 71/100
Life expectancy 75 yrs 72 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.3 9.5
Internet users 53% 81%
Frequently asked
Is Bangladesh more expensive than Iraq?
Iraq is more expensive: about 36% pricier than Bangladesh overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Iraq?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Bangladesh would cost roughly $156,000 in Iraq, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Bangladesh or Iraq?
Iraq scores higher, 71 vs 70 out of 100.
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