Iraq vs Norway
Norway is about 51% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 86.3 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Iraq Norway
Price level (US=100) 42.6 86.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,464 $102,038
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,530 $106,830
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 Norway
Housing & utilities 36 179
Food 94 175
Transport 65 186
Restaurants & hotels 55 220
Health 48 204
Communication 116 226
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Iraq Norway
Quality-of-life score 71/100 98/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 9.5 0.7
Internet users 81% 99%
Frequently asked
Is Iraq more expensive than Norway?
Norway is more expensive: about 51% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Norway?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Iraq would cost roughly $202,500 in Norway, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Iraq or Norway?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 71 out of 100.
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