Moving to Dominica from Iran

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Iran to Dominica, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Roseau averages 85°F vs 72°F in Tehran, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Iran.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IR
2.4
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IR
20.6
DM
11.0

Iran generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IR
$1,064
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

IR
15.1
DM
11.2

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IR
9.1t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly 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

IR
12.3
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IR
81.3%
DM
10.0%

Dominica performs significantly better than Iran across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IR
9.1%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IR
$16,200
DM
$15,900

Iran performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IR
75.2 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IR
14.8
DM
11.3

Dominica performs significantly better than Iran 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tehran Roseau
Jan–Mar 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Tehran Roseau
Jan 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Iran passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Iran

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Iran generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Iran?

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 15.1 in Iran. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

The official language in Dominica is English. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).

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At a Glance

IR DM
Population 86,758,304 74,629
Currency Iranian Rial (IRR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Persian (Farsi) English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +98 +1767
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115