Moving to Iran from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland 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 Swaziland to Iran.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.5
IR
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
IR
20.6

Iran performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
5.6
IR
18.1

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland 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

SZ
66.0
IR
51.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
IR
9.1t

Swaziland generally does better on environment, though Iran leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.5
IR
12.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
IR
81.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
34.2%
IR
8.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$4,108
IR
$3,924

Iran generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SZ
64.3 yrs
IR
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
42.2
IR
10.3

Swaziland generally does better on family life, though Iran leads in life expectancy.

Weather in Iran vs Swaziland

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manzini Rain: 36.3 in/yr (923 mm)
78° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manzini Tehran
Jan–Mar 82°/65°F (28°/18°C) 52°/35°F (11°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/52°F (24°/11°C) 94°/72°F (35°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Manzini Tehran
Jan 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C) 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C)
Feb 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C) 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C)
Apr 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C)
May 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C)
Jun 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C) 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C)
Jul 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C) 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C)
Aug 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C) 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C)
Oct 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C) 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C)
Nov 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C)
Dec 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Can you move from Swaziland to Iran?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland 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.

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Iran

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

Iran passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

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 12.1 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 Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iran is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.5 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Swaziland?

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 5.6 in Swaziland. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 78°F in Manzini. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Manzini gets 36.3 in.

What language do they speak in Iran?

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

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At a Glance

SZ IR
Population 1,256,174 92,417,681
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages English, Swazi Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +98
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 115