Baghdad is improving and becoming a bit more liberated, a few things for foreigners coming in, especially women.don't go out alone, for your safety, please have a companion with you.do visit malls of al-mansour district, and the top-notch restaurant on the west side of Baghdaddo visit the cultural sites on the east sites too s.a almutanabi street, etc..do visit Iraqi museum in the center of Baghdad (25,000 IQD/person) open till 1 PM weekdays (not fiday)Iraqis in general study english in schools for 6 years but they still can't speak it well, so assume that they only speak basic english in general.Iraqis love to small talk and make general jests or jokes to lighten the mood without revealing any personal information.however, some do complain a lot and emit negative energy, please understand that they're having a hard time.don't get anxious, enjoy the weather and the easy talk, and take pics :D
Baghdad
What you need to know about Baghdad
About Baghdad
Baghdad is improving and becoming a bit more liberated, a few things for foreigners coming in, especially women. don't go out alone, for your safety, please have a companion with you. do visit malls of al-mansour district, and the top-notch restaurant on the west side of Baghdad do visit the cultural sites on the east sites too s.a almutanabi street, etc.. do visit Iraqi museum in the center of Baghdad (25,000 IQD/person) open till 1 PM weekdays (not fiday) Iraqis in general study english in schools for 6 years but they still can't speak it well, so assume that they only speak basic english in general. Iraqis love to small talk and make general jests or jokes to lighten the mood without revealing any personal information. however, some do complain a lot and emit negative energy, please understand that they're having a hard time. don't get anxious, enjoy the weather and the easy talk, and take pics :D
Nomad Guide of Baghdad
Explore Baghdad like a local with our comprehensive nomad guide. Find the best places to work, live, and play, all tailored to the digital nomad lifestyle. Stay connected and make the most of your time in Baghdad with our insider tips and recommendations.
Continent :
Middle East
Country :
iraq
Weather :
34°C + Humidity 13% = 31°C Feel
Internet Speed :
1 Mbps
Insurance :
Safetywing
Air Quality :
87AQI
Best Neighborhood :
Upcoming Neighborhood :
Power :
230V50Hz
Average Trip Length :
Days
Best Taxi App :
N/A
10000 IQD to USD :
$6.85 USD
Tap Water Quality :
No, not drinkable
Visitor per year :
N/A Visitors
Tourist now :
N/A tourists
Population :
8126755 people
GDP per capita :
$4301 / year
Population Density :
busy: 10x10m (100m²) per person
Gender Ratio (Expats) :
H 51% / F 49%
Religious Gouvernment :
Religious
Appartement Listing :
Online electronics shop :
Weather in Baghdad
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Cost of Living in Baghdad
Discover the cost of living in Baghdad with our data source. Compare expenses for housing, food, transportation, and more to make informed decisions about your budget. Stay informed and make the most of your money in Baghdad.
Cost of Living for Expats :
$1,466/mo
Cost of Living for Nomads :
$1,976/mo
Cost of Living for Families :
$3,308/mo
Cost of Living for Local :
$945/mo
Cost of coffee :
$1.63
Rent for 1 bedroom :
$813/mo
Dinner:
$8.81
Beer :
$2.11
Coca Cola :
$1.05
Tax for 50k income :
$
Tax for 100k income :
$
Tax for 250k income :
$
Pros and Cons Living in Baghdad
Like many other cities Baghdad have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.
Pros
- ✅ Affordable to live
- ✅ Warm now
- ✅ Warm all year round
- ✅ Perfect humidity now
Cons
- ❌ No freedom of speech
- ❌ Not very democratic
- ❌ Not very safe
- ❌ Unusably slow internet
- ❌ Not much to do
- ❌ Way too hot in the summer
- ❌ Feels crowded
- ❌ Difficult to do business
- ❌ Quality of education is low
- ❌ Hospitals are bad
- ❌ Roads are very dangerous
- ❌ People don't speak English well
- ❌ Not safe for women
- ❌ Not family friendly
- ❌ Hostile towards LGBTQ+
- ❌ Many people smoke tobacco
Quality of Life in Baghdad
No Data for now.
Visa Requirements in Baghdad
No Data for now.
Security and Crime in Baghdad
Stay informed on security and crime in Baghdad with updated information on crime rates, types of crimes and measures being taken. Ensure personal safety by staying informed and taking steps to protect yourself and loved ones. Help keep Baghdad safe.
Very High Crime rate
Low Security Index
Polution and Air Quality in Baghdad
Stay informed about the air quality and pollution levels in Baghdad. Our data source provides up-to-date information on various pollutants and their effects on health and the environment. By monitoring the air quality in Baghdad, you can take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from the harmful effects of pollution.
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Cities near Baghdad to visit
There are several cities and places close to Baghdad worth your visit. In addition to sightseeing in Baghdad, spare some time to discover the surroundings of the city.
You can discover Tehran, Duhok, Tabriz, Qom, and Kirkuk, who are a few kilometres away either by car or public transport.
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Reviews of Baghdad - Feedback from travelers
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Baghdad is a great city , It has a lot of amazing places to go to ,for example if you are an entrepreneur you can go to " The station " it include a free coworking space , cafe both and you can buy food from the food corner ,also there are halls to rate if you want.. , don't forget to visit almutanabi street , it's amazing Baghdadi Icon , go to Sinbad Land to have fun or you can go to alzawraa park it's bigger than Sinbad , and if you love both of books and cofee go to Ridha alwan coffe..If you want more inf I'm ready Because I'm Resident of Baghdad ,check my E-mail [email protected]