Moving to Iraq from Egypt
What to Expect
Considering a move from Egypt to Iraq? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Egypt to Iraq, you would find that Iraq is 75.1% more expensive than Egypt overall. A EGP3,900,000 salary in Egypt would need to be roughly IQD171,000,000 in Iraq to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Egypt and Iraq.
What does your salary buy?
EGP3,900,000 → IQD171,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Iraq
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Restaurants
pay 44.5% more
Groceries
pay 44.5% more
Transportation
pay 54.4% more
Housing
pay 2.4 times more
Childcare
pay 96.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.0 times more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Egypt to Iraq.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Iraq compared to Egypt.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Egypt performs better than Iraq across all safety metrics.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Iraq generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Egypt generally does better on environment, though Iraq leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Iraq generally does better on infrastructure, though Egypt leads in electricity per capita.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Iraq generally does better on employment & economy, though Egypt leads in unemployment rate.
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
Iraq performs significantly better than Egypt across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2016–2020), Egyptian Tax Authority (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Cairo | Baghdad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) | 66°/43°F (19°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) | 97°/67°F (36°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 108°/74°F (43°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) | 77°/50°F (25°/10°C) |
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| Month | Cairo | Baghdad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) | 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C) |
| Feb | 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) | 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C) |
| Mar | 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) | 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C) |
| Apr | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) | 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C) |
| May | 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) | 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C) |
| Jun | 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) | 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C) |
| Jul | 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) | 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C) |
| Aug | 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) | 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C) |
| Sep | 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) | 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C) |
| Oct | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) | 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C) |
| Nov | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) | 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C) |
| Dec | 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) | 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C) |
Data:
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA),
Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Egypt 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.
Egypt passport holder visiting Iraq
Visa Required
Iraq passport holder visiting Egypt
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Iraq than Egypt?
On average Iraq is around 75% pricier than Egypt, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Iraq?
Budget about IQD42,750,000 for 3 months in Iraq (based on a EGP3,900,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Iraq?
Connectivity is usually fine (Iraq: 17.6 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?
Egypt performs better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iraq is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Egypt.
How is healthcare in Iraq compared to Egypt?
Iraq generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt leads in health coverage index. There are 10.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Iraq, compared to 6.7 in Egypt. Iraq scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Egypt: 70).
What's the weather like in Iraq compared to Egypt?
The average high temperature in Baghdad is 87°F, compared to 82°F in Cairo. Baghdad receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Cairo gets 1.0 in.
What language do they speak in Iraq?
The official languages in Iraq are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani. In Egypt, the official language is Arabic.
