Moving to Iraq from Bermuda

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bermuda to Iraq — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bermuda to Iraq, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bermuda and Iraq stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
IQ
9.4

Bermuda performs better than Iraq across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BM
4.1t
IQ
5.2t

Bermuda 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

BM
35.9
IQ
14.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BM
4.2%
IQ
59.6%

Bermuda performs better than Iraq across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BM
7.0%
IQ
15.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$81,200
IQ
$12,600

Bermuda performs better than Iraq across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BM
82.0 yrs
IQ
73.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
IQ
19.6

Bermuda generally does better on family life, though Iraq leads in education spending.

Data: Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bermuda 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.

Iraq passport

Iraq passport holder visiting Bermuda

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

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?

With 14.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Iraq can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bermuda and Iraq.

Is Iraq safe for expats?

Bermuda performs better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iraq is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

What language do they speak in Iraq?

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

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At a Glance

BM IQ
Population 72,337 40,462,701
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Languages English Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1441 +964
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 104