Moving to Thailand from Iraq
What to Expect
Considering a move from Iraq to Thailand? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Iraq to Thailand, you would find that Thailand is 77.7% more expensive than Iraq overall. A IQD98,353,840 salary in Iraq would need to be roughly THB3,957,339 in Thailand to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Thai. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Iraq and Thailand.
What does your salary buy?
IQD98,353,840 → THB3,957,339
To maintain the same standard of living in Thailand
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 25.8% more
Groceries
pay 97.4% more
Transportation
pay 42.2% more
Housing
pay 5.8% more
Childcare
pay 4.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 20.9% 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 Iraq to Thailand.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Thailand compared to Iraq.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Iraq generally does better on safety, though Thailand 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Iraq generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand 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
Thailand performs significantly 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
share of households with internet
Thailand performs significantly better than Iraq across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Thailand generally does better on employment & economy, though Iraq leads in top income tax 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
Thailand generally does better on family life, though Iraq leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Baghdad | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/43°F (19°/6°C) | 91°/74°F (33°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 97°/67°F (36°/20°C) | 93°/78°F (34°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 108°/74°F (43°/24°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/50°F (25°/10°C) | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) |
View all months
| Month | Baghdad | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C) | 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C) |
| Feb | 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C) | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C) |
| Mar | 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C) | 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C) | 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C) |
| May | 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C) | 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C) |
| Jun | 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C) |
| Jul | 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C) |
| Aug | 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C) | 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) |
| Oct | 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C) |
| Nov | 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C) |
| Dec | 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C) | 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C) |
Data:
Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology,
Thai Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq and Thailand. To live, work, or study long-term in Thailand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Thailand's immigration authority.
Iraq passport holder visiting Thailand
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Thailand passport holder visiting Iraq
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Thailand than Iraq?
On average Thailand is around 58% pricier than Iraq, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Thailand?
Budget about THB989,335 for 3 months in Thailand (based on a IQD98,353,840 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Thailand?
Connectivity is usually fine (Thailand: 17.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Thailand offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Thailand safe for expats?
Iraq generally does better on safety, though Thailand leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Thailand is 4.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Iraq.
How is healthcare in Thailand compared to Iraq?
Iraq generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand leads in health coverage index. There are 9.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Thailand, compared to 10.1 in Iraq. Thailand scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iraq: 59).
What's the weather like in Thailand compared to Iraq?
The average high temperature in Bangkok is 91°F, compared to 87°F in Baghdad. Bangkok receives around 59.0 in of rainfall per year, while Baghdad gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Thailand?
The official language in Thailand is Thai. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.
