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Need info about iraqi kurdistan - Safe ? Language? Cost? etc

Last activity 09 October 2016 by Tarek85

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Tarek85

Hi everyone,

I will be moving to iraqi kurdistan after one month so I need to know some points as it will helps me a lot
- is it safe to live there?
-What language local people are using ?
-is it easy to find international flights?
-how much it will cost me to have a furnished studio in a safe place
-how much it will cost me to get a second hand cars? As an average
-what is the currency they are using?
-what is the good average for salaries to have a good life style there?
-can i drive with international license or I have to apply for iraqi license ?

Thanks,
Tarek

jamal ibrahim

dear tarek,
i am jamal from jordan i lived in erbil 4 years
find answers below
- is it safe to live there? safe and you can move any place , very safe
-What language local people are using ?kurdish but most speak arabic
-is it easy to find international flights? limited destinations but its enough
-how much it will cost me to have a furnished studio in a safe place , lebanese village 600 usd , qasra ainkawa 900 usd monthly furnished
-how much it will cost me to get a second hand cars? As an average good dodge charger 16000 usd , sunny 9000 usd
-what is the currency they are using? iraqi dinar ( 1 usd = 1300 iqd )
-what is the good average for salaries to have a good life style there? depends on lifestyle but expext to spend 1500- 2000 usd monthly with rent expenses , above will be saving
-can i drive with international license or I have to apply for iraqi license ?yes and it is not easy to get the iraqi license , better for international license.

contact me for any inquiries.

jamal

Tarek85

Dear jamal,

Thank you so much for your feedback it will really help me.

Thanks & Regards,
Tarek