Moving to Iran from Benin

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Benin to Iran — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Benin to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi).

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Benin to Iran.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
IR
20.6

Iran performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BJ
$138
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.0
IR
15.1

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BJ
77.0
IR
51.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BJ
0.5t
IR
9.1t

Benin generally does better on environment, though Iran leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BJ
0.2
IR
12.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BJ
1.0%
IR
81.3%

Iran generally does better on infrastructure, though Benin leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.4%
IR
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$3,800
IR
$16,200

Iran generally does better on employment & economy, though Benin leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BJ
62.2 yrs
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
55.8
IR
14.8

Iran performs significantly better than Benin 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.

Porto-novo Rain: 47.0 in/yr (1194 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Tehran Rain: 9.1 in/yr (230 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Porto-novo Tehran
Jan–Mar 52°/35°F (11°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/72°F (35°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
View all months
Month Porto-novo Tehran
Jan 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C)
Feb 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C)
Apr 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C)
May 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C)
Jun 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C)
Jul 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C)
Aug 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C)
Oct 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C)
Dec 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN) Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin 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.

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Benin passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.
Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Iran passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Benin.

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?

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?

Iran performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Benin?

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 2.0 in Benin. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

What's the weather like in Iran compared to Benin?

The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to None°F in Porto-novo. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 in.

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Benin, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BJ IR
Population 13,754,688 86,758,304
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages French Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +229 +98
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115