Moving to Iran from Texas
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Texas to Iran — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Texas to Iran, you would find that Iran is 61.3% cheaper than Texas. A $75,000 salary in Texas would need to be roughly IRR70,456,375,000 in Iran to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi).
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Texas to Iran.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → IRR70,456,375,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Iran
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 66.3% less
Groceries
pay 65.8% less
Transportation
pay 16.3% less
Housing
pay 83.2% less
Childcare
pay 94.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 76.4% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Texas to Iran.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Iran performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Texas performs better than Iran across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Texas performs better than Iran across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Texas performs better than Iran across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Austin | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 65°/40°F (18°/5°C) | 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/70°F (34°/21°C) | 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Austin | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C) | 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) |
| Feb | 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C) | 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) |
| Mar | 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C) | 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) |
| May | 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C) | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C) | 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) |
| Jul | 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C) | 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) |
| Aug | 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C) | 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C) | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C) | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) |
| Nov | 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C) | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) |
| Dec | 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Iran
Visa Required
Iran passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Iran than Texas?
Yes — Iran is on average about 32% cheaper than Texas. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Iran?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly IRR17,614,093,750 in Iran on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Iran?
Usually fine from major cities in Iran. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Iran compared to Texas?
Iran performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Iran compared to Texas?
The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 79°F in Austin. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Austin gets 36.2 in.
What language do they speak in Iran?
The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Texas, the official language is English.
