Iraq vs Romania
Iraq is about 3% pricier than Romania overall, with a price level of 42.6 versus 41.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Romania scores higher (88 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Iraq Romania
Price level (US=100) 42.6 41.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,464 $49,077
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,530 $47,920
Inflation (YoY) -12.3% 5.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Iraq Romania
Housing & utilities 36 66
Food 94 81
Transport 65 103
Restaurants & hotels 55 81
Health 48 28
Communication 116 47
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Iraq Romania
Quality-of-life score 71/100 88/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 76 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 9.5 1.1
Internet users 81% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Iraq more expensive than Romania?
Iraq is more expensive: about 3% pricier than Romania overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Romania?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Iraq would cost roughly $97,500 in Romania, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Iraq or Romania?
Romania scores higher, 88 vs 71 out of 100.
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