Moving to Iran from Haiti

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Haiti to Iran? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Haiti 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 Haiti.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
IR
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
IR
20.6

Iran performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

HT
$105
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
IR
15.1

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti 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

HT
50.0
IR
51.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
IR
9.1t

Haiti performs better than Iran across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

HT
0.3
IR
12.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
IR
81.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HT
14.6%
IR
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
IR
$16,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HT
66.0 yrs
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
IR
14.8

Iran performs significantly better than Haiti across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Haiti 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.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Iran

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

Iran passport holder visiting Haiti

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

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?

Iran performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iran is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Haiti?

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT IR
Population 11,334,637 86,758,304
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages French, Haitian Creole Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +98
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114 115