Iraq vs Ireland
Ireland is about 50% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 85.9 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Ireland scores higher (96 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Iraq Ireland
Price level (US=100) 42.6 85.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,464 $133,437
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,530 $101,180
Inflation (YoY) -12.3% 2.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Iraq Ireland
Housing & utilities 36 279
Food 94 140
Transport 65 156
Restaurants & hotels 55 172
Health 48 189
Communication 116 183
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Iraq Ireland
Quality-of-life score 71/100 96/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 9.5 0.7
Internet users 81% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Iraq more expensive than Ireland?
Ireland is more expensive: about 50% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Ireland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Iraq would cost roughly $201,500 in Ireland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Iraq or Ireland?
Ireland scores higher, 96 vs 71 out of 100.
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