Places · Iraq
The best places to live in Iraq
Arcadia scores 8 places in Iraq, from Najaf at about $520 a month to Basra at about $2,206. 1 are by the sea, 6 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly desert. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in Iraq
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 8 places Arcadia scores in Iraq, not the whole country.
All 8 places in Iraq
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Iraq?
Across the 8 places Arcadia scores in Iraq the median is about $996 a month for one person, from Najaf at around $520 to Basra at around $2,206. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Iraq?
Najaf, at about $520 a month. It is the cheapest of the 8 places Arcadia scores in Iraq, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Iraq has the best internet?
Baghdad, rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 8 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Iraq?
The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Baghdad. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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