Moving to Uzbekistan from Iraq
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Iraq to Uzbekistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Iraq to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 22.3% more expensive than Iraq overall. A IQD98,131,745 salary in Iraq would need to be roughly UZS1,169,871,884 in Uzbekistan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tashkent averages 70°F vs 87°F in Baghdad, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Iraq to Uzbekistan.
What does your salary buy?
IQD98,131,745 → UZS1,169,871,884
To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan
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Restaurants
pay 42.7% more
Groceries
pay 21.1% more
Transportation
pay 1.5% less
Housing
pay 27.9% less
Childcare
pay 2.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 14.8% less
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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Iraq to Uzbekistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Uzbekistan performs significantly 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
Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Iraq generally does better on environment, though Uzbekistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Uzbekistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Iraq 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Iraq generally does better on employment & economy, though Uzbekistan 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
Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Iraq across all family life metrics.
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 | Tashkent |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/43°F (19°/6°C) | 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 97°/67°F (36°/20°C) | 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 108°/74°F (43°/24°C) | 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/50°F (25°/10°C) | 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) |
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| Month | Baghdad | Tashkent |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C) | 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) |
| Feb | 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C) | 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) |
| Mar | 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C) | 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) |
| Apr | 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C) | 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) |
| May | 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C) | 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C) | 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) |
| Jul | 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C) | 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) |
| Aug | 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C) | 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) |
| Sep | 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C) | 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C) | 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) |
| Nov | 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C) | 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) |
| Dec | 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C) | 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) |
Data:
Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology,
Uzhydromet
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq and Uzbekistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Uzbekistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Uzbekistan's immigration authority.
Iraq passport holder visiting Uzbekistan
Visa Required
Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan than Iraq?
No — Uzbekistan is on average about 30% more expensive than Iraq. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly UZS292,467,971 in Uzbekistan on a IQD98,131,745 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Uzbekistan?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Uzbekistan has 26.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?
Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Iraq.
How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Iraq?
Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq leads in suicide rate. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 10.1 in Iraq. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iraq: 59).
What's the weather like in Uzbekistan compared to Iraq?
The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 87°F in Baghdad. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Baghdad gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?
The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.
