Iraq vs Sweden
Sweden is about 47% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Iraq Sweden
Price level (US=100) 42.6 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,464 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,530 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) -12.3% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Iraq Sweden
Housing & utilities 36 185
Food 94 138
Transport 65 186
Restaurants & hotels 55 176
Health 48 173
Communication 116 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Iraq Sweden
Quality-of-life score 71/100 98/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 9.5 1.1
Internet users 81% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Iraq more expensive than Sweden?
Sweden is more expensive: about 47% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Iraq would cost roughly $189,500 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Iraq or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 71 out of 100.
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