Moving to Dominica from Iraq

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Iraq to Dominica? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Iraq.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

IQ
21.5
DM
11.0

Iraq generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

IQ
10.1
DM
11.2

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

IQ
5.2t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IQ
59.6%
DM
10.0%

Dominica performs significantly 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

IQ
$12,600
DM
$15,900

Iraq generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominica leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IQ
19.6
DM
11.3

Dominica performs significantly 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Baghdad Roseau
Jan–Mar 66°/43°F (19°/6°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 97°/67°F (36°/20°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 108°/74°F (43°/24°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/50°F (25°/10°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Baghdad Roseau
Jan 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.

Iraq passport

Iraq passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Iraq passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Iraq

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Iraq generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Iraq.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Iraq?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

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