Moving to Iraq from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica 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 Dominica and Iraq stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
IQ
9.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
IQ
21.5

Dominica generally does better on safety, though Iraq leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
IQ
$843
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
IQ
10.1

Iraq generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
IQ
5.2t

Dominica 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

DM
19.5
IQ
14.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
IQ
59.6%

Dominica 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

DM
23.0%
IQ
15.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
IQ
$12,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
IQ
73.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
IQ
19.6

Dominica performs better than Iraq across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Baghdad
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 66°/43°F (19°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 97°/67°F (36°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 108°/74°F (43°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 77°/50°F (25°/10°C)
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Month Roseau Baghdad
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°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 Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Iraq

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

Iraq passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Iraq passport holders can enter Dominica without a 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?

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 Dominica and Iraq.

Is Iraq safe for expats?

Dominica 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 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Iraq compared to Dominica?

Iraq generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iraq, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Iraq scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Baghdad is 87°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Baghdad receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Iraq?

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

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At a Glance

DM IQ
Population 74,629 40,462,701
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Languages English Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +964
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 104