Moving to Iraq from Montserrat

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Iraq compared to Montserrat.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
IQ
9.4

Montserrat performs better than Iraq across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MS
72.6
IQ
14.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MS
56.2%
IQ
49.0%

Montserrat performs 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

MS
5.6%
IQ
15.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$34,000
IQ
$12,600

Montserrat performs better than Iraq across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MS
75.7 yrs
IQ
73.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
IQ
19.6

Montserrat performs better than Iraq across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montserrat 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.

Iraq passport

Iraq passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Iraq passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Montserrat.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Iraq?

Connectivity is usually fine (Iraq: 14.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Iraq offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Iraq safe for expats?

Montserrat performs better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iraq is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in Iraq?

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

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At a Glance

MS IQ
Population 5,414 40,462,701
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Languages English Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1664 +964
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 104