Iraq vs Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is about 15% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 49.9 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Saudi Arabia scores higher (94 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Iraq Saudi Arabia
Price level (US=100) 42.6 49.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,464 $71,375
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,530 $71,730
Inflation (YoY) -12.3% 1.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Iraq Saudi Arabia
Housing & utilities 36 47
Food 94 129
Transport 65 71
Restaurants & hotels 55 76
Health 48 91
Communication 116 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Iraq Saudi Arabia
Quality-of-life score 71/100 94/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 9.5 0.9
Internet users 81% 100%
Frequently asked
Is Iraq more expensive than Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia is more expensive: about 15% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Saudi Arabia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Iraq would cost roughly $117,000 in Saudi Arabia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Iraq or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia scores higher, 94 vs 71 out of 100.
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