France vs Iraq
France is about 43% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 74.8 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, France scores higher (95 vs 71 of 100).
Metric France Iraq
Price level (US=100) 74.8 42.6
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,557 $14,464
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,880 $14,530
Inflation (YoY) 2.0% -12.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category France Iraq
Housing & utilities 173 36
Food 129 94
Transport 153 65
Restaurants & hotels 158 55
Health 103 48
Communication 122 116
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric France Iraq
Quality-of-life score 95/100 71/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 72 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 9.5
Internet users 89% 81%
Frequently asked
Is France more expensive than Iraq?
France is more expensive: about 43% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Iraq?
Living the way $100,000 buys in France would cost roughly $57,000 in Iraq, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, France or Iraq?
France scores higher, 95 vs 71 out of 100.
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