Iraq vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom is about 51% pricier than Iraq overall, with a price level of 87.2 versus 42.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, United Kingdom scores higher (95 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Iraq United Kingdom
Price level (US=100) 42.6 87.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,464 $62,009
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,530 $61,460
Inflation (YoY) -12.3% 3.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Iraq United Kingdom
Housing & utilities 36 241
Food 94 111
Transport 65 160
Restaurants & hotels 55 131
Health 48 162
Communication 116 127
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Iraq United Kingdom
Quality-of-life score 71/100 95/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 81 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 9.5 1.1
Internet users 81% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Iraq more expensive than United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is more expensive: about 51% pricier than Iraq overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United Kingdom?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Iraq would cost roughly $204,500 in United Kingdom, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Iraq or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom scores higher, 95 vs 71 out of 100.
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