Iraq vs Malaysia
Iraq is about 27% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 42.6 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Malaysia scores higher (92 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Iraq Malaysia
Price level (US=100) 42.6 31.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,464 $38,779
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,530 $37,450
Inflation (YoY) -12.3% 1.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Iraq Malaysia
Housing & utilities 36 34
Food 94 82
Transport 65 63
Restaurants & hotels 55 30
Health 48 44
Communication 116 81
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Iraq Malaysia
Quality-of-life score 71/100 92/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 9.5 0.7
Internet users 81% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Iraq more expensive than Malaysia?
Iraq is more expensive: about 27% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Malaysia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Iraq would cost roughly $73,000 in Malaysia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Iraq or Malaysia?
Malaysia scores higher, 92 vs 71 out of 100.
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