Moving to Gabon from Iran
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Iran to Gabon — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Iran to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 72°F in Tehran, making it significantly warmer. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. How Iran and Gabon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure. per 100,000 people per year Gabon performs significantly better than Iran across all safety metrics. annual government + private spending per person affects wait times and access to care WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access share of adults with obesity per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Iran generally does better on environment, though Gabon leads in co₂ emissions per capita. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Iran generally does better on infrastructure, though Gabon leads in water stress level. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person share of people below the poverty line Iran generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in gdp per capita. average years of life at birth deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better government spending on education as % of GDP percentage of adults who can read and write Iran performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics. Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran and Gabon. To live, work, or study long-term in Gabon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Gabon's immigration authority. Iran passport holder visiting Gabon Gabon passport holder visiting Iran Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. With 3.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gabon can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Iran and Gabon. Gabon performs significantly better than Iran across all safety metrics. Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 15.1 in Iran. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74). The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in. The official language in Gabon is French. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi). Get free moving quotes to Gabon
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Months Tehran Libreville Jan–Mar 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) Jul–Sep 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) View all months
Month Tehran Libreville Jan 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) Feb 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) Mar 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) Apr 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) May 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) Jun 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) Jul 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) Aug 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) Sep 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) Oct 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) Dec 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) Visitor Visa Requirements
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