Moving to Iran from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cote d'Ivoire to Iran — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cote d'Ivoire to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi). Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tehran averages 72°F vs 94°F in Yamoussoukro, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cote d'Ivoire and Iran stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CI
20.6
IR
20.6

Cote d'Ivoire performs better than Iran across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CI
$249
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
IR
15.1

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
86.0
IR
51.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
IR
9.1t

Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
1.4
IR
12.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
IR
81.3%

Iran generally does better on infrastructure, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CI
2.4%
IR
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
IR
$16,200

Iran generally does better on employment & economy, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CI
62.3 yrs
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
IR
14.8

Iran generally does better on family life, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in literacy rate.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yamoussoukro Rain: 65.0 in/yr (1652 mm)
94° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro Tehran
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 52°/35°F (11°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 94°/72°F (35°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro Tehran
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cote d'Ivoire 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.

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.
Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Iran passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cote d'Ivoire.

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?

With 12.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Iran can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cote d'Ivoire and Iran.

Is Iran safe for expats?

Cote d'Ivoire performs better than Iran across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

What's the weather like in Iran compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI IR
Population 28,713,423 86,758,304
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages French Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +98
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 115