Moving to Iran from Angola
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Angola to Iran — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Angola to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi). Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tehran averages 72°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Angola to Iran.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Angola generally does better on safety, though Iran leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Angola generally does better on environment, though Iran leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Iran generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Iran performs significantly better than Angola across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Iran performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Luanda | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) | 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Luanda | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) | 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) | 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) |
| Mar | 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) | 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) |
| May | 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) | 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) |
| Jul | 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) | 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) |
| Aug | 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) | 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) |
| Oct | 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) |
| Nov | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) |
| Dec | 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) |
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Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola and Iran. To live, work, or study long-term in Iran, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iran's immigration authority.
Angola passport holder visiting Iran
Visa on Arrival
Iran passport holder visiting Angola
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Iran?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Iran has 12.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Iran safe for expats?
Angola generally does better on safety, though Iran leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Iran is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.
How is healthcare in Iran compared to Angola?
Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).
What's the weather like in Iran compared to Angola?
The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year.
What language do they speak in Iran?
The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.
