Moving to Iran from Sudan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sudan to Iran — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Sudan to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi). Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tehran averages 72°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Sudan and Iran stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
IR
20.6

Sudan performs better than Iran across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
IR
15.1

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iran leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SD
70.0
IR
51.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
IR
9.1t

Sudan 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

SD
0.1
IR
12.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
IR
81.3%

Iran performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
IR
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
IR
$16,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
IR
14.8

Iran performs significantly better than Sudan 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.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Tehran
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 52°/35°F (11°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 94°/72°F (35°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Khartoum Tehran
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Iran

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

Iran passport holder visiting Sudan

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

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?

With 12.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Iran can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sudan and Iran.

Is Iran safe for expats?

Sudan performs better than Iran across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iran leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Iran?

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

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At a Glance

SD IR
Population 47,958,856 86,758,304
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages Arabic, English Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +98
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115