Moving to Western Sahara from Iraq

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Iraq to Western Sahara — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Iraq to Western Sahara, and you’d need to navigate life in Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Iraq and Western Sahara stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IQ
$12,600
EH
$2,500

Iraq performs better than Western Sahara across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IQ
73.2 yrs
EH
64.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IQ
19.6
EH
47.9

Iraq performs better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Western Sahara?

Working remotely from Western Sahara's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Iraq and Western Sahara.

What language do they speak in Western Sahara?

The official languages in Western Sahara are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.

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At a Glance

IQ EH
Population 40,462,701 652,271
Currency Iraqi Dinar (IQD) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +964 +2
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 104