Moving to Iraq from Nauru
What to Expect
Considering a move from Nauru to Iraq? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Nauru 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 Nauru.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Nauru 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
Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Nauru performs better than Iraq across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Iraq performs significantly better than Nauru across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Iraq performs significantly better than Nauru across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Nauru generally does better on family life, though Iraq leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nauru 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.
Nauru passport holder visiting Iraq
Visa Required
Iraq passport holder visiting Nauru
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?
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?
Nauru performs better than Iraq across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Iraq compared to Nauru?
Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iraq, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Iraq scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).
What language do they speak in Iraq?
The official languages in Iraq are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.
