Moving to Iran from Namibia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Namibia to Iran? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Namibia 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
The numbers behind daily life in Iran compared to Namibia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Iran performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics.
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 significantly better than Namibia 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
Namibia performs 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
Iran generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Iran performs significantly better than Namibia 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
Namibia generally does better on family life, though Iran leads in life expectancy.
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 | Windhoek | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) | 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Windhoek | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) | 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) |
| Feb | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) | 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) |
| Mar | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) | 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) |
| May | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) | 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) |
| Jul | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) | 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) |
| Aug | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) | 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) |
| Oct | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) |
| Nov | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) |
Namibia Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia 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.
Namibia passport holder visiting Iran
Visa on Arrival
Iran passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iran is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.
How is healthcare in Iran compared to Namibia?
Iran performs significantly better than Namibia across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).
What's the weather like in Iran compared to Namibia?
The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.
What language do they speak in Iran?
The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.
Compare further: Namibia vs. Iran
At a Glance
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IR
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,727,409 | 86,758,304 |
| Currency | Namibian Dollar (NAD) | Iranian Rial (IRR) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana | Persian (Farsi) |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +264 | +98 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 10111 | 115 |