Moving to Iraq from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Iraq — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

How Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Iraq stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
IQ
9.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
IQ
21.5

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Iraq leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
IQ
$843
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
IQ
10.1

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VC
25.0
IQ
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
IQ
5.2t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Iraq across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VC
28.5
IQ
14.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
IQ
59.6%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

VC
18.7%
IQ
15.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
IQ
$12,600

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on employment & economy, though Iraq leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VC
76.7 yrs
IQ
73.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
IQ
19.6

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Iraq across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Iraq

Visa Required
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders need a visa to enter Iraq.
Iraq passport

Iraq passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Required
Iraq passport holders need a visa to enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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?

With 14.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Iraq can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Iraq.

Is Iraq safe for expats?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Iraq leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Iraq is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

How is healthcare in Iraq compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Iraq scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Iraq?

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

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At a Glance

VC IQ
Population 100,969 40,462,701
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Languages English Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +964
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 104