Moving to Iraq from Laos
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Laos to Iraq — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Laos to Iraq, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Laos to Iraq.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Laos performs 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
Iraq generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Laos 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
Laos 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
share of households with internet
Laos generally does better on infrastructure, though Iraq leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Laos 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Iraq generally does better on family life, though Laos leads in literacy rate.
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 | Vientiane | Baghdad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 66°/43°F (19°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 97°/67°F (36°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 108°/74°F (43°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 77°/50°F (25°/10°C) |
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| Month | Vientiane | Baghdad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) | 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C) |
| Feb | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) | 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C) |
| Mar | 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) | 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C) |
| Apr | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) | 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) | 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) | 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C) |
| Jul | 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) | 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) | 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) | 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C) |
| Nov | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C) |
| Dec | 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) | 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C) |
Data:
Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR,
Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.
Laos passport holder visiting Iraq
Visa Required
Iraq passport holder visiting Laos
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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Iraq has 14.4 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 Iraq safe for expats?
Laos performs better than Iraq across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Iraq compared to Laos?
Iraq generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Laos leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iraq, compared to 3.3 in Laos. Iraq scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).
What's the weather like in Iraq compared to Laos?
The average high temperature in Baghdad is 87°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Baghdad receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Iraq?
The official languages in Iraq are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani. In Laos, the official language is Lao.
