Iraq vs Switzerland
Switzerland is about 61% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 109.4 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Switzerland scores higher (97 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Iraq Switzerland
Price level (US=100) 42.6 109.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,464 $96,498
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,530 $91,110
Inflation (YoY) -12.3% 1.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Iraq Switzerland
Housing & utilities 36 287
Food 94 193
Transport 65 170
Restaurants & hotels 55 228
Health 48 225
Communication 116 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Iraq Switzerland
Quality-of-life score 71/100 97/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 9.5 0.6
Internet users 81% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Iraq more expensive than Switzerland?
Switzerland is more expensive: about 61% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Switzerland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Iraq would cost roughly $257,000 in Switzerland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Iraq or Switzerland?
Switzerland scores higher, 97 vs 71 out of 100.
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