Germany vs Iraq
Germany is about 45% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 77.4 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Germany scores higher (95 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Germany Iraq
Price level (US=100) 77.4 42.6
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,552 $14,464
GNI / capita (PPP) $76,180 $14,530
Inflation (YoY) 2.3% -12.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Germany Iraq
Housing & utilities 169 36
Food 122 94
Transport 152 65
Restaurants & hotels 149 55
Health 118 48
Communication 140 116
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Germany Iraq
Quality-of-life score 95/100 71/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 72 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 9.5
Internet users 93% 81%
Frequently asked
Is Germany more expensive than Iraq?
Germany is more expensive: about 45% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Iraq?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Germany would cost roughly $55,000 in Iraq, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Germany or Iraq?
Germany scores higher, 95 vs 71 out of 100.
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