Iraq vs Italy
Italy is about 36% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 66.1 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Italy scores higher (96 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Iraq Italy
Price level (US=100) 42.6 66.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,464 $62,014
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,530 $61,620
Inflation (YoY) -12.3% 1.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Iraq Italy
Housing & utilities 36 143
Food 94 124
Transport 65 142
Restaurants & hotels 55 146
Health 48 126
Communication 116 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Iraq Italy
Quality-of-life score 71/100 96/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 9.5 0.6
Internet users 81% 89%
Frequently asked
Is Iraq more expensive than Italy?
Italy is more expensive: about 36% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Italy?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Iraq would cost roughly $155,000 in Italy, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Iraq or Italy?
Italy scores higher, 96 vs 71 out of 100.
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