Canada vs Iraq
Canada is about 50% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 85.4 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Canada scores higher (94 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Canada Iraq
Price level (US=100) 85.4 42.6
GDP / capita (PPP) $64,610 $14,464
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,630 $14,530
Inflation (YoY) 2.4% -12.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Canada Iraq
Housing & utilities 201 36
Food 146 94
Transport 128 65
Restaurants & hotels 151 55
Health 150 48
Communication 303 116
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Canada Iraq
Quality-of-life score 94/100 71/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 72 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.0 9.5
Internet users 94% 81%
Frequently asked
Is Canada more expensive than Iraq?
Canada is more expensive: about 50% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Iraq?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Canada would cost roughly $50,000 in Iraq, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Canada or Iraq?
Canada scores higher, 94 vs 71 out of 100.
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