Moving to Iraq from Eritrea
What to Expect
Considering a move from Eritrea to Iraq? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Eritrea to Iraq. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Baghdad averages 87°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Eritrea to Iraq.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Iraq compared to Eritrea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Eritrea 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 generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Eritrea 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
Iraq generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Eritrea generally does better on employment & economy, though Iraq 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Iraq generally does better on family life, though Eritrea leads in literacy rate.
Data: 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 | Asmara | Baghdad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) | 66°/43°F (19°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) | 97°/67°F (36°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) | 108°/74°F (43°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) | 77°/50°F (25°/10°C) |
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| Month | Asmara | Baghdad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) | 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C) |
| Feb | 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) | 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C) |
| Mar | 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) | 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C) |
| Apr | 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) | 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) | 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C) |
| Jun | 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) | 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C) |
| Jul | 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) | 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C) |
| Aug | 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) | 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C) |
| Sep | 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) | 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C) |
| Oct | 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) | 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) | 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C) |
| Dec | 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) | 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C) |
Data:
Civil Aviation Authority,
Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea 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.
Eritrea passport holder visiting Iraq
Visa Required
Iraq passport holder visiting Eritrea
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Eritrea 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 14.6 in Eritrea.
How is healthcare in Iraq compared to Eritrea?
Iraq generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iraq, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Iraq scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).
What's the weather like in Iraq compared to Eritrea?
The average high temperature in Baghdad is 87°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Baghdad receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.
What language do they speak in Iraq?
The official languages in Iraq are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.
