Basra
capital of Basra Governorate, in southern Iraq
Live & travel in Basra
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Oct 22, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 32%
Embassies & consulates in Basra
5 missions from 5 countries
Frequently asked questions
Is Basra safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Iraq at Level 4. The national intentional-homicide rate is 9.5 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Basra?
Roughly $1,900 per month for a remote worker, based on Iraq price levels (42% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Basra in November?
In November Basra averages a high of 38°C, a low of 3°C and about 13 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Basra?
5 diplomatic missions, including China (Consulate General), Egypt (Consulate General), Iran (Consulate General), Russia (Consulate General), and Türkiye (Consulate General).
Cities in Iraq
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.