Top expat cities

Iraq

Najaf

#5 Top 5 cities

Najaf can work for narrowly focused religious or educational stays, but its usefulness for a broader expat lifestyle is limited.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 17°C až 44°C

Night: 7°C až 29°C

Climate

Very hot dry summers and mild winters.

Distance to the sea

420 km

Social atmosphere

2/10

Business friendliness

3/10

Scores

Scores

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

Community types

  • students
  • Teachers
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Affordable housing
  • +Quiet atmosphere

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Less dynamic environment