Iraq vs Vietnam
Iraq is about 31% pricier than Vietnam overall, with a price level of 42.6 versus 29.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in housing & utilities. On quality of life, Vietnam scores higher (79 vs 71 of 100).
Metric Iraq Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 42.6 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,464 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,530 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) -12.3% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Iraq Vietnam
Housing & utilities 36 38
Food 94 79
Transport 65 70
Restaurants & hotels 55 36
Health 48 30
Communication 116 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Iraq Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 71/100 79/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 9.5 1.5
Internet users 81% 84%
Frequently asked
Is Iraq more expensive than Vietnam?
Iraq is more expensive: about 31% pricier than Vietnam overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Iraq would cost roughly $68,500 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Iraq or Vietnam?
Vietnam scores higher, 79 vs 71 out of 100.
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