Moving to Iran from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde to Iran.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
IR
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
IR
20.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on safety, though Iran leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$616
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
IR
15.1

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iran leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CV
59.0
IR
51.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
IR
9.1t

Cabo Verde 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

CV
5.8
IR
12.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
IR
81.3%

Cabo Verde generally does better on infrastructure, though Iran leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
IR
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
IR
$16,200

Iran performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
IR
14.8

Cabo Verde generally does better on family life, though Iran leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Praia Rain: 2.8 in/yr (70 mm)
79° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Tehran
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 52°/35°F (11°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 94°/72°F (35°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Praia Tehran
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde 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.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Iran

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

Iran passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

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?

Cabo Verde 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 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iran leads in health coverage index. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

What's the weather like in Iran compared to Cabo Verde?

The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV IR
Population 596,707 86,758,304
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages Portuguese Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +98
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115