China vs Iraq
China is about 14% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 49.8 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, China scores higher (91 vs 71 of 100).
Metric China Iraq
Price level (US=100) 49.8 42.6
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $14,464
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $14,530
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% -12.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Iraq
Housing & utilities 69 36
Food 130 94
Transport 82 65
Restaurants & hotels 85 55
Health 64 48
Communication 86 116
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Iraq
Quality-of-life score 91/100 71/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 72 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 9.5
Internet users 92% 81%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Iraq?
China is more expensive: about 14% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Iraq?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $85,500 in Iraq, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Iraq?
China scores higher, 91 vs 71 out of 100.