Belgium vs Iraq
Belgium is about 46% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 78.2 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Belgium scores higher (96 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Belgium Iraq
Price level (US=100) 78.2 42.6
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $14,464
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $14,530
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% -12.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium Iraq
Housing & utilities 177 36
Food 124 94
Transport 150 65
Restaurants & hotels 166 55
Health 124 48
Communication 207 116
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium Iraq
Quality-of-life score 96/100 71/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 72 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 9.5
Internet users 96% 81%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than Iraq?
Belgium is more expensive: about 46% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Iraq?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $54,500 in Iraq, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or Iraq?
Belgium scores higher, 96 vs 71 out of 100.
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