Iraq vs Netherlands
Netherlands is about 46% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 79.5 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Netherlands scores higher (97 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Iraq Netherlands
Price level (US=100) 42.6 79.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,464 $86,174
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,530 $84,970
Inflation (YoY) -12.3% 3.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Iraq Netherlands
Housing & utilities 36 195
Food 94 115
Transport 65 165
Restaurants & hotels 55 162
Health 48 151
Communication 116 154
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Iraq Netherlands
Quality-of-life score 71/100 97/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 82 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 9.5 0.7
Internet users 81% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Iraq more expensive than Netherlands?
Netherlands is more expensive: about 46% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Netherlands?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Iraq would cost roughly $186,500 in Netherlands, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Iraq or Netherlands?
Netherlands scores higher, 97 vs 71 out of 100.
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