Moving to Iraq from Serbia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Serbia to Iraq — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Serbia to Iraq, you would find that Iraq is 30.9% cheaper than Serbia overall. A RSD7,800,000 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly IQD78,300,000 in Iraq to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Baghdad averages 87°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 52.0% less
Groceries
pay 31.1% less
Transportation
pay 37.2% less
Housing
pay 18.7% less
Childcare
pay 50.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 22.2% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Iraq?
What does your salary buy?
RSD7,800,000 → IQD78,300,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Iraq
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Serbia to Iraq.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Serbia 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
Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Serbia 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
Serbia performs better than Iraq across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Serbia generally does better on employment & economy, though Iraq leads in poverty rate.
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
Serbia generally does better on family life, though Iraq leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia (2017), Ministry of Finance (2016), The World Factbook (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Iraq vs Serbia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Belgrade | Baghdad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) | 66°/43°F (19°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) | 97°/67°F (36°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 108°/74°F (43°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) | 77°/50°F (25°/10°C) |
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| Month | Belgrade | Baghdad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) | 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C) |
| Feb | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) | 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C) |
| Mar | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) | 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) | 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C) |
| May | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) | 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C) |
| Jun | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) | 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C) |
| Jul | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) | 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C) |
| Aug | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) | 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C) |
| Sep | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) | 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C) |
| Oct | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) | 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C) |
| Nov | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) | 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C) |
| Dec | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) | 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C) |
Data:
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia,
Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology
Can you move from Serbia to Iraq?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.
Serbia passport holder visiting Iraq
Visa Required
Iraq passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Iraq than Serbia?
Yes — Iraq is on average about 31% cheaper than Serbia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Iraq?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly IQD19,575,000 in Iraq on a RSD7,800,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Iraq?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Iraq has 17.6 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?
Serbia performs better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iraq is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Serbia.
How is healthcare in Iraq compared to Serbia?
Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Iraq, compared to 31.0 in Serbia. Iraq scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).
What's the weather like in Iraq compared to Serbia?
The average high temperature in Baghdad is 87°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Baghdad receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.
What language do they speak in Iraq?
The official languages in Iraq are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.
