Moving to Iraq from Botswana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Botswana to Iraq? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Botswana 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
The numbers behind daily life in Iraq compared to Botswana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Botswana generally does better on safety, though Iraq leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Iraq performs significantly better than Botswana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Botswana performs better than Iraq across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Botswana generally does better on infrastructure, though Iraq leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Iraq generally does better on employment & economy, though Botswana leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Botswana generally does better on family life, though Iraq leads in life expectancy.
Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Gaborone | Baghdad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 66°/43°F (19°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 97°/67°F (36°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 108°/74°F (43°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 77°/50°F (25°/10°C) |
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| Month | Gaborone | Baghdad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C) |
Data:
Botswana Meteorological Services,
Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana 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.
Botswana passport holder visiting Iraq
Visa Required
Iraq passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
Botswana generally does better on safety, though Iraq leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Iraq is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in Iraq compared to Botswana?
Iraq performs significantly better than Botswana across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iraq, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Iraq scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Iraq compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Baghdad is 87°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Baghdad receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Iraq?
The official languages in Iraq are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
