Moving to Iran from Bahamas
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bahamas to Iran? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bahamas to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi). You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tehran averages 72°F vs 84°F in Nassau, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Iran compared to Bahamas.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bahamas 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
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iran 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
Bahamas performs better than Iran across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Bahamas performs better than Iran across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Iran leads in unemployment rate.
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
Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Iran leads in education spending.
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 | Nassau | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) | 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Nassau | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) | 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) |
| Feb | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) | 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) | 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) |
| May | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) | 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) |
| Jul | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) | 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) |
| Aug | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) | 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) |
| Oct | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) |
| Nov | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) |
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Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas 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.
Bahamas passport holder visiting Iran
Visa on Arrival
Iran passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Iran?
Connectivity is usually fine (Iran: 12.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Iran offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Iran safe for expats?
Bahamas 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 31.2 in Bahamas.
How is healthcare in Iran compared to Bahamas?
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iran leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).
What's the weather like in Iran compared to Bahamas?
The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.
What language do they speak in Iran?
The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Bahamas, the official language is English.
