Moving to Iran from Lesotho

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Lesotho to Iran — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Lesotho to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi). You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Lesotho to Iran.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

LS
37.7
IR
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LS
21.6
IR
20.6

Iran performs significantly better than Lesotho across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LS
$386
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LS
1.5
IR
15.1

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho 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

LS
100.0
IR
51.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LS
0.4t
IR
9.1t

Lesotho 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

LS
0.4
IR
12.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LS
2.6%
IR
81.3%

Lesotho generally does better on infrastructure, though Iran leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LS
16.5%
IR
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LS
$2,500
IR
$16,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LS
59.6 yrs
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LS
48.4
IR
14.8

Iran generally does better on family life, though Lesotho 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.

Maseru Rain: 25.3 in/yr (642 mm)
74° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maseru Tehran
Jan–Mar 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 52°/35°F (11°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/39°F (20°/4°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 68°/37°F (20°/3°C) 94°/72°F (35°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Maseru Tehran
Jan 84°/59°F (28.7°/14.8°C) 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C)
Feb 82°/58°F (27.6°/14.6°C) 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C)
Mar 78°/54°F (25.7°/12.5°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C)
Apr 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C)
May 67°/39°F (19.7°/3.7°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C)
Jun 62°/32°F (16.7°/0.2°C) 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C)
Jul 62°/31°F (16.9°/-0.5°C) 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C)
Aug 67°/36°F (19.7°/2.4°C) 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 74°/44°F (23.3°/6.9°C) 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C)
Oct 77°/50°F (24.8°/10.1°C) 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C)
Nov 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.9°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C)
Dec 82°/56°F (27.9°/13.4°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C)

Data: Lesotho Meteorological Services Lesotho Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lesotho 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.

Lesotho passport

Lesotho passport holder visiting Iran

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

Iran passport holder visiting Lesotho

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Iran has 12.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Iran safe for expats?

Iran performs significantly better than Lesotho across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iran is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 37.7 in Lesotho.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Lesotho?

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 1.5 in Lesotho. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lesotho: 53).

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

The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 74°F in Maseru. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Maseru gets 25.3 in.

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Lesotho, the official languages are English and Sotho.

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At a Glance

LS IR
Population 2,193,970 86,758,304
Currency Lesotho Loti (LSL) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages English, Sotho Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +266 +98
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115