Moving to Iran from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vanuatu to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi). Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tehran averages 72°F vs 83°F in Port Vila, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
IR
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
IR
20.6

Vanuatu 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

VU
$141
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
IR
15.1

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu 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

VU
57.0
IR
51.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
IR
9.1t

Vanuatu 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

VU
1.1
IR
12.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
IR
79.0%

Iran performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
IR
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
IR
$16,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VU
75.1 yrs
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
IR
14.8

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Tehran
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 52°/35°F (11°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 94°/72°F (35°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
View all months
Month Port Vila Tehran
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Iran

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

Iran passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

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 Vanuatu and Iran.

Is Iran safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs better than Iran across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iran is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Vanuatu?

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU IR
Population 308,043 86,758,304
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages Bislama, English, French Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +98
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115