Moving to Suriname from Iran
What to Expect
Considering a move from Iran to Suriname? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Iran to Suriname, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Paramaribo averages 92°F vs 72°F in Tehran, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Suriname compared to Iran.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Iran generally does better on safety, though Suriname leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Iran performs better than Suriname across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Suriname performs significantly better than Iran across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Suriname generally does better on infrastructure, though Iran leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Suriname performs significantly better than Iran across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
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 generally does better on family life, though Suriname leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tehran | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
View all months
| Month | Tehran | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) |
| Feb | 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) |
| May | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) |
| Jun | 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) |
| Jul | 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) |
| Oct | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) |
| Nov | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) |
| Dec | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran and Suriname. To live, work, or study long-term in Suriname, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Suriname's immigration authority.
Iran passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa Free
Suriname passport holder visiting Iran
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Suriname?
Connectivity is usually fine (Suriname: 20.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Suriname offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Suriname safe for expats?
Iran generally does better on safety, though Suriname leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Suriname is 7.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.
How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Iran?
Iran performs better than Suriname across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 14.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Suriname, compared to 15.1 in Iran. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).
What's the weather like in Suriname compared to Iran?
The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.
What language do they speak in Suriname?
The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).
