Moving to Iran from Guinea-Bissau

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Guinea-Bissau to Iran — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Guinea-Bissau to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi). Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tehran averages 72°F vs 90°F in Bissau, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Guinea-Bissau and Iran stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

per 100,000 people per year

GW
1.1
IR
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GW
30.5
IR
20.6

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on safety, though Iran leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GW
$247
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GW
2.1
IR
15.1

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau 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

GW
89.0
IR
51.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GW
0.2t
IR
9.1t

Guinea-Bissau 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GW
1.5%
IR
81.3%

Iran generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea-Bissau leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GW
3.2%
IR
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GW
$2,400
IR
$16,200

Iran generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea-Bissau leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GW
63.7 yrs
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GW
49.0
IR
14.8

Iran performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau 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.

Bissau Rain: 69.1 in/yr (1756 mm)
90° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bissau Tehran
Jan–Mar 92°/67°F (33°/20°C) 52°/35°F (11°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/66°F (33°/19°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/68°F (30°/20°C) 94°/72°F (35°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Bissau Tehran
Jan 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.4°C) 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C)
Feb 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.0°C) 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C)
Mar 90°/63°F (32.1°/17.1°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C)
Apr 92°/64°F (33.4°/17.7°C) 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C)
May 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.3°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C)
Jun 89°/68°F (31.4°/20.0°C) 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C)
Jul 88°/68°F (30.9°/20.1°C) 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.2°C) 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 86°/67°F (30.0°/19.3°C) 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C)
Oct 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.5°C) 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C)
Nov 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.6°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C)
Dec 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea-Bissau 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.

Guinea-Bissau passport

Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Guinea-Bissau passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.
Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Guinea-Bissau

Visa on Arrival
Iran passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau.

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 Guinea-Bissau and Iran.

Is Iran safe for expats?

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on safety, though Iran leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Iran is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Guinea-Bissau.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Guinea-Bissau?

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 2.1 in Guinea-Bissau. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea-Bissau: 37).

What's the weather like in Iran compared to Guinea-Bissau?

The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 90°F in Bissau. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Bissau gets 69.1 in.

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Guinea-Bissau, the official languages are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.

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At a Glance

GW IR
Population 2,026,778 86,758,304
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +245 +98
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115