Top expat cities

Iraq

Basra

#4 Top 5 cities

Basra matters for energy and port-related business, but climate, infrastructure strain, and overall social comfort for expats are less favorable.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 18°C aĆŸ 45°C

Night: 8°C aĆŸ 31°C

Climate

Very hot humid summers, mild winters, and demanding summer conditions.

Distance to the sea

55 km

Social atmosphere

3/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 3/10
Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 7/10
Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 4/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Small business owners
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇼🇳Indians
  • đŸ‡čđŸ‡·Turkish
  • đŸ‡ș🇾Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Airport access
  • +Strong tourism economy
  • +Good transport links

Cons

  • −Higher living costs
  • −Noise
  • −Uneven neighborhood quality
  • −Smaller expat scene