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💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global averages, especially for food and transportation.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, though quality and safety vary significantly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce and staples; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very cheap, but infrastructure is limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
62%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs are low but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
50%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are limited in number and quality; prices are moderate.
💱 Currency Stability
34%
Weight: 30
Iraqi dinar experiences volatility due to political and economic instability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
41%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
18%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces; digital nomad infrastructure is minimal.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi but connectivity and comfort are inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
25%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering to remote workers; environment not ideal.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads due to security and infrastructure challenges.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
40%
Weight: 30
Cultural norms and instability can impact work-life balance negatively.
🌳 Environmental Quality
32%
Weight: 15
Pollution and urban congestion affect environmental quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
35%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is below average with waste management issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
Arabic is dominant; English is limited outside educated circles.
💨 Air Quality
28%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is a significant problem, especially in summer months.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
30%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and safety concerns.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic; advanced care requires travel abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but quality is a concern.
🏥 Healthcare
32%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality healthcare services for expats and nomads.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Hot and dry climate with very hot summers; mild winters.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
65%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited green spaces and parks within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and newer buildings but not universal.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
40%
Weight: 10
Mostly hot climate with limited seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
35%
Weight: 10
High noise levels due to traffic and urban congestion.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
70%
Weight: 20
Rich historical and cultural heritage, though access can be limited.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is very limited due to cultural and security reasons.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
35%
Weight: 15
Few natural outdoor attractions within city limits.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Arabic exist but resources are limited.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
45%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but tourism infrastructure is underdeveloped.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
75%
Weight: 25
Traditional Iraqi cuisine is flavorful and affordable.
🧠 Yoga Studios
15%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers with basic equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are scarce.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+3 time zone is moderately favorable for Europe and Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Few professional networking events or communities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is very limited.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Freelance ecosystem is underdeveloped with few platforms or communities.
🏢 Coworking Quality
15%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are minimal and lack modern amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent and faces many challenges.
💳 Local Payment Services
35%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and regulatory uncertainty around crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
50%
Weight: 30
International airport with some regional connections but limited global reach.
🚇 Public Transit
25%
Weight: 20
Public transit infrastructure is poor and unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but overall urban planning is not pedestrian-friendly.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
30%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are limited; taxis are common but unregulated.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is almost non-existent and unsafe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Bus and taxi services available but limited rail or air options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
65%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is widespread but data speeds vary.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but can be slow or intermittently blocked.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
Visa process can be bureaucratic and restrictive for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates but complex regulations.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech with government censorship and risks.
🏛️ Political Stability
25%
Weight: 20
Ongoing political instability and security concerns.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures are bureaucratic and require local presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but slow and complex.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or specific remote work permits available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
15%
Weight: 50
Overall environment is not conducive to digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
Almost no digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or communities for nomads in Baghdad.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
20%
Weight: 100
Security risks remain high due to political instability and crime.
♀️ Female Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Cultural and safety challenges for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
30%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance but some ethnic and sectarian tensions exist.