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About Basra

Basra, Iraq offers rich culture, riverfront charm, and a lower-cost lifestyle for digital nomads 🌴🌊. It’s a major city with growing connectivity and access to cafes, but infrastructure can be uneven, and heat is intense in summer ☀️. Best for adventurous nomads who can adapt, rather than those seeking a polished remote-work hub.

Through the year

Best in November (66) · now 63
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan: 29 mm Feb: 21 mm Mar: 29 mm Apr: 7 mm May: 5 mm Jun: 0 mm Jul: 0 mm Aug: 0 mm Sep: 0 mm Oct: 1 mm Nov: 14 mm Dec: 29 mm Jan: 19°C / 9°C Feb: 21°C / 10°C Mar: 27°C / 14°C Apr: 35°C / 21°C May: 40°C / 26°C Jun: 46°C / 31°C Jul: 47°C / 33°C Aug: 47°C / 32°C Sep: 43°C / 28°C Oct: 37°C / 22°C Nov: 27°C / 16°C Dec: 21°C / 11°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.7
Internet Speed 4.6
Safety 2.4
Accommodation Cost 7.0
Weather 2.0
Nomad Friendly 1.7
Female Friendly 1.9
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Basra
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $400.80 per month
Coworking Space $125.97 per month
Coffee $2.48 per cup
Beer $3.44 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.11 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $34.35 per month
Mobile Plan $13.74 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $41.99 per month

Other cities in Iraq

Other cities in Iraq
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Sulaymaniyah $2,336 5.5 Compare
2 Erbil $2,558 5.2 Compare
3 Duhok $2,145 5.0 Compare
4 Najaf $2,523 4.0 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Jahra KW Kuwait $2,466 4.7 Compare
2 Kuwait City KW Kuwait $4,814 5.3 Compare
3 Ahvaz IR Iran $678 4.2 Compare
4 Hawally KW Kuwait $2,304 5.1 Compare

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