Moving to Iran from Democratic Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Iran? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi).

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Iran compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CD
16.3
IR
20.6

Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

CD
$58
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CD
1.9
IR
15.1

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

CD
72.0
IR
51.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CD
0.1t
IR
9.1t

Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CD
0.2%
IR
81.3%

Iran generally does better on infrastructure, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CD
4.5%
IR
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CD
$1,500
IR
$16,200

Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

CD
61.8 yrs
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CD
60.9
IR
14.8

Iran performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Democratic Republic of the Congo 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.

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.
Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Iran passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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?

Democratic Republic of the Congo performs better than Iran across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 1.9 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Democratic Republic of the Congo: 42).

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.

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At a Glance

CD IR
Population 108,407,721 86,758,304
Currency Congolese Franc (CDF) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +243 +98
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 115