Iraq vs Thailand
Iraq is about 29% pricier than Thailand overall, with a price level of 42.6 versus 30.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Thailand scores higher (86 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Iraq Thailand
Price level (US=100) 42.6 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,464 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,530 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) -12.3% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Iraq Thailand
Housing & utilities 36 26
Food 94 85
Transport 65 68
Restaurants & hotels 55 42
Health 48 40
Communication 116 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Iraq Thailand
Quality-of-life score 71/100 86/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 9.5 4.8
Internet users 81% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Iraq more expensive than Thailand?
Iraq is more expensive: about 29% pricier than Thailand overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Iraq would cost roughly $71,000 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Iraq or Thailand?
Thailand scores higher, 86 vs 71 out of 100.
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