Moving to Iran from Chad

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chad to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi). Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tehran averages 72°F vs 87°F in N'djamena, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
IR
20.6

Iran performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
IR
15.1

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad 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

TD
95.0
IR
51.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
IR
9.1t

Chad 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

TD
0.0
IR
12.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
IR
81.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TD
1.1%
IR
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
IR
$16,200

Chad generally does better on employment & economy, though Iran leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TD
59.1 yrs
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
IR
14.8

Iran performs significantly better than Chad 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.

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Tehran
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 52°/35°F (11°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 94°/72°F (35°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
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Month N'djamena Tehran
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad 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.

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Iran

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

Iran passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
Iran passport holders need a visa to enter Chad.

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 Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Chad?

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD IR
Population 17,963,211 86,758,304
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages Arabic, French Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +98
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115