Iraq vs Japan
Japan is about 33% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Iraq Japan
Price level (US=100) 42.6 63.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,464 $52,039
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,530 $55,490
Inflation (YoY) -12.3% 2.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Iraq Japan
Housing & utilities 36 177
Food 94 191
Transport 65 150
Restaurants & hotels 55 148
Health 48 97
Communication 116 227
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Iraq Japan
Quality-of-life score 71/100 96/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 9.5 0.2
Internet users 81% 86%
Frequently asked
Is Iraq more expensive than Japan?
Japan is more expensive: about 33% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Japan?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Iraq would cost roughly $149,000 in Japan, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Iraq or Japan?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 71 out of 100.
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