Iraq vs Singapore
Singapore is about 30% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 61.1 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Singapore scores higher (97 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Iraq Singapore
Price level (US=100) 42.6 61.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,464 $150,689
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,530 $126,190
Inflation (YoY) -12.3% 2.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Iraq Singapore
Housing & utilities 36 135
Food 94 129
Transport 65 173
Restaurants & hotels 55 70
Health 48 130
Communication 116 128
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Iraq Singapore
Quality-of-life score 71/100 97/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 9.5 0.1
Internet users 81% 94%
Frequently asked
Is Iraq more expensive than Singapore?
Singapore is more expensive: about 30% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Singapore?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Iraq would cost roughly $143,500 in Singapore, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Iraq or Singapore?
Singapore scores higher, 97 vs 71 out of 100.
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