Moving to Iran from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Rwanda to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi).

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Iran compared to Rwanda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

RW
3.6
IR
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
IR
20.6

Rwanda generally does better on safety, though Iran leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RW
$177
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
IR
15.1

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda 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

RW
62.0
IR
51.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
IR
9.1t

Rwanda 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

RW
0.3
IR
12.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
IR
81.3%

Iran generally does better on infrastructure, though Rwanda leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RW
14.9%
IR
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
IR
$16,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RW
65.8 yrs
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
IR
14.8

Iran generally does better on family life, though Rwanda 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.

Kigali Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Tehran
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 52°/35°F (11°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 94°/72°F (35°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Kigali Tehran
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda 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.

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Iran

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

Iran passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

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?

Rwanda generally does better on safety, though Iran leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Iran is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Rwanda?

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW IR
Population 13,173,730 86,758,304
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +98
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 115