Moving to Iran from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tanzania to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi). You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tehran averages 72°F vs 84°F in Dodoma, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tanzania to Iran.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
IR
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
IR
20.6

Tanzania 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

TZ
$119
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
IR
15.1

Tanzania 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

TZ
36.0
IR
51.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
IR
9.1t

Tanzania performs better than Iran across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TZ
2.2
IR
12.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
IR
81.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TZ
2.6%
IR
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
IR
$16,200

Iran generally does better on employment & economy, though Tanzania leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TZ
70.2 yrs
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
IR
14.8

Iran performs significantly better than Tanzania 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.

Dodoma Rain: 23.9 in/yr (607 mm)
84° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Tehran
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 52°/35°F (11°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 94°/72°F (35°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Dodoma Tehran
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tanzania 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.

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Iran

Visa Free
Tanzania passport holders can enter Iran without a visa.
Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Iran passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Tanzania.

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?

Tanzania 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 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania 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 1.3 in Tanzania. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Iran?

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

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At a Glance

TZ IR
Population 63,852,892 86,758,304
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages English, Swahili Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +98
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 115