Iraq vs Peru
Peru is about 12% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 48.2 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Peru scores higher (75 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Iraq Peru
Price level (US=100) 42.6 48.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,464 $17,802
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,530 $16,780
Inflation (YoY) -12.3% 2.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Iraq Peru
Housing & utilities 36 110
Food 94 89
Transport 65 74
Restaurants & hotels 55 69
Health 48 42
Communication 116 67
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Iraq Peru
Quality-of-life score 71/100 75/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 9.5 8.6
Internet users 81% 82%
Frequently asked
Is Iraq more expensive than Peru?
Peru is more expensive: about 12% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Peru?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Iraq would cost roughly $113,000 in Peru, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Iraq or Peru?
Peru scores higher, 75 vs 71 out of 100.