Moving to Iran from Somalia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Somalia to Iran — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Somalia to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi). Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tehran averages 72°F vs 86°F in Mogadishu, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Somalia to Iran.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Somalia performs better than Iran 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Somalia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Somalia generally does better on environment, though Iran leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Iran generally does better on infrastructure, though Somalia 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
share of people below the poverty line
Iran performs significantly better than Somalia 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
Iran performs significantly better than Somalia across all family life metrics.
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 | Mogadishu | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Mogadishu | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/73°F (30.1°/23.0°C) | 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C) | 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) |
| Mar | 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.7°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.5°C) | 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) |
| May | 88°/76°F (31.1°/24.7°C) | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.6°C) | 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) |
| Jul | 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C) | 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C) | 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.2°C) | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) |
| Oct | 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.2°C) | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) |
| Nov | 87°/75°F (30.5°/24.1°C) | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) |
| Dec | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) |
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Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Somalia 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.
Somalia passport holder visiting Iran
Visa Required
Iran passport holder visiting Somalia
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?
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?
Somalia performs better than Iran across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Iran compared to Somalia?
Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Somalia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 0.2 in Somalia. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Somalia: 27).
What's the weather like in Iran compared to Somalia?
The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 86°F in Mogadishu. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Mogadishu gets 18.7 in.
What language do they speak in Iran?
The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Somalia, the official languages are Arabic and Somali.
