Iraq vs Israel
Israel is about 56% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 96.1 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Israel scores higher (95 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Iraq Israel
Price level (US=100) 42.6 96.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,464 $57,236
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,530 $56,790
Inflation (YoY) -12.3% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Iraq Israel
Housing & utilities 36 269
Food 94 190
Transport 65 170
Restaurants & hotels 55 215
Health 48 204
Communication 116 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Iraq Israel
Quality-of-life score 71/100 95/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 9.5 1.6
Internet users 81% 88%
Frequently asked
Is Iraq more expensive than Israel?
Israel is more expensive: about 56% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Israel?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Iraq would cost roughly $225,500 in Israel, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Iraq or Israel?
Israel scores higher, 95 vs 71 out of 100.
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