Moving to Iran from Western Sahara

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Western Sahara to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi).

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EH
$2,500
IR
$16,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EH
64.5 yrs
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EH
47.9
IR
14.8

Iran performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Iran?

Working remotely from Iran's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Western Sahara and Iran.

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Western Sahara, the official languages are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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At a Glance

EH IR
Population652,27186,758,304
CurrencyMoroccan Dirham (MAD)Iranian Rial (IRR)
LanguagesBerber, Hassaniya, SpanishPersian (Farsi)
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+2+98
Time zones11
Emergency number115