At a glance
 IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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 IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iran |
| Nomad score | 5.5 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,336 / mo | $375 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 28° / 20°C | 20° / 12°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 82 Moderate | 62 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 25°C | 19.1°C |
| Average low | 10.9°C | 7.3°C |
| Precipitation | 45 mm / mo | 23 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 317 h / mo | 322 h / mo |
| Humidity | 46% | 50% |
| Rain days | 4.5 / mo | 3.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 12.9 km/h | 14.4 km/h |
IQ
Sulaymaniyah · average high by month
J 11
F 12
M 16
A 24
M 28
J 36
J 40
A 40
S 35
O 27
N 19
D 13
IR
Urmia · average high by month
J 4
F 6
M 12
A 20
M 23
J 31
J 33
A 33
S 28
O 20
N 13
D 7
Air quality
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 82 | 62 |
| PM2.5 | 41.7 µg/m³ | 16.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 147.6 µg/m³ | 58.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 27 µg/m³ | 61 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Startup Scene | 3.6 | 2.6 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.5 | 6.2 |
| Green Spaces | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.3 | 5.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.9 | 5.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Weather | 6.3 | 6.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.0 | 4.1 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Currency Stability | 4.0 | 2.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.0 | 8.2 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.8 | 3.9 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| Nightlife | 4.7 | 2.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.9 | 7.6 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.3 | 1.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.5 | 3.4 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 4.4 | 1.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.4 | 2.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.3 | 1.0 |
| Internet Speed | 6.3 | 5.2 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.3 | 7.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.1 | 4.4 |
| Food Scene | 6.2 | 5.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.8 | 5.1 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| Political Stability | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.2 | 3.7 |
| Visa Ease | 4.8 | 2.9 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cleanliness | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 5.5 | 4.8 |
| Family Friendly | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Language Barrier | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Work-Life Balance | 5.7 | 5.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.5 | 4.9 |
| Safety | 6.7 | 6.1 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 5.6 | 4.8 |
| Cycling | 2.2 | 3.0 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Public Transit | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| Walkability | 4.0 | 4.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.9 | 1.9 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.1 | 2.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.5 | 2.3 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.0 | 5.9 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $34 per pair | $16 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $42 per dress | $11 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $99 per pair | $31 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $92 per month | $9.70 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $9.16 per ticket | $0.89 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.44 per cup | $0.93 per cup |
| Beer | $4.58 per pint | $0.36 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.63 per meal | $2.55 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $42 per meal | $13 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $9.16 per meal | $3.92 per meal |
| Apples | $1.34 per kg | $0.55 per kg |
| Bread | $1.15 per loaf | $0.07 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.57 per bottle | $0.12 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.72 per liter | $0.34 per liter |
| Rice | $1.91 per kg | $1.41 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $7.25 per kg | $2.39 per kg |
| Beef | $15 per kg | $5.98 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $17 per bottle | $0.00 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $229 per month | $31 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $15 per month | $2.59 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $27 per visit | $3.40 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $9.16 per purchase | $1.50 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $344 per month | $44 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $401 per month | $93 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $916 per month | $311 per month |
| Coworking Space | $137 per month | $53 per month |
| Coliving Space | $573 per month | $142 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $27 per month | $1.70 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $38 per month | $4.04 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $11 per visit | $3.07 per visit |
| Laundry | $23 per kg | $0.77 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $19 per month | $3.72 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $50 per month | $10 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $11 one-time | $1.58 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $46 per month | $12 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $27 per hour | $5.26 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $76 per month | $5.26 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.29 per trip | $0.28 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.15 per km | $0.17 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $38 per month | $5.01 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.58 per trip | $0.77 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.84 per liter | $0.02 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $11 per month | $1.70 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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IQ
Sulaymaniyah
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IR
Urmia
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $65 per month | $3.40 per month |