Top expat cities

Iraq

Sulaymaniyah

#2 Top 5 cities

Sulaymaniyah is somewhat calmer and more cultural than Erbil, but it has a smaller expat ecosystem and a narrower service base.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 9°C až 40°C

Night: 1°C až 24°C

Climate

Hot dry summers and cooler winters than southern Iraq.

Distance to the sea

760 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

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

Community types

  • Teachers
  • students
  • Creatives
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇹🇷Turkish
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇬🇧British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Cafe culture
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

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