Moving to Iraq from Angola

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Angola to Iraq? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Angola to Iraq, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Iraq compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
IQ
9.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
IQ
21.5

Angola performs better than Iraq across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
IQ
$843
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
IQ
10.1

Iraq generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
IQ
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
IQ
5.2t

Angola performs better than Iraq across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
IQ
14.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
IQ
59.6%

Iraq generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
IQ
15.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
IQ
$12,600

Iraq generally does better on employment & economy, though Angola leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
IQ
73.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
IQ
19.6

Iraq generally does better on family life, though Angola leads in literacy rate.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Baghdad Rain: 4.8 in/yr (123 mm)
87° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Baghdad
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 66°/43°F (19°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 97°/67°F (36°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 108°/74°F (43°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 77°/50°F (25°/10°C)
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Month Luanda Baghdad
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C)

Data: Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola and Iraq. To live, work, or study long-term in Iraq, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iraq's immigration authority.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Iraq

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter Iraq.
Iraq passport

Iraq passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Iraq passport holders need a visa to enter Angola.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Iraq?

Connectivity is usually fine (Iraq: 14.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Iraq offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Iraq safe for expats?

Angola performs better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iraq is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Iraq compared to Angola?

Iraq generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iraq, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Iraq scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Iraq compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Baghdad is 87°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Baghdad receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Iraq?

The official languages in Iraq are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO IQ
Population 34,795,287 40,462,701
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Languages Portuguese Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +964
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 104