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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 (62) · now 59
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

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 Kuwait City KW Kuwait $4,814 5.3 Compare
2 Jahra KW Kuwait $2,466 4.7 Compare
3 Ahvaz IR Iran $678 4.2 Compare
4 Hawally KW Kuwait $2,788 5.1 Compare

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