Moving to Iraq from Western Sahara

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Western Sahara to Iraq, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Iraq compared to Western Sahara.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EH
$2,500
IQ
$12,600

Iraq performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EH
64.5 yrs
IQ
73.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EH
47.9
IQ
19.6

Iraq performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Iraq?

From major Iraq cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Western Sahara and Iraq are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Iraq?

The official languages in Iraq are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani. In Western Sahara, the official languages are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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At a Glance

EH IQ
Population 652,271 40,462,701
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Languages Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +2 +964
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 104