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Living in Iran: the ultimate expat guide

Living in Iran: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Iran.

Ranked 29th among the world economic powers, Iran invites expatriates to take up economic as well as personal challenges. Oil and gas are the major sectors of the national economy and expats can consider them as job leads.

The country has a great socio-cultural potential, with one of the most ancient civilizations of the world to be discovered thought the ruins of Persepolis, the cities of Isfahan or Shiraz.

Key figures

Population88 million
Expats100,000-150,000
Top nationalitiesAfghan, Iraqi, Pakistani, Turkish, Azerbaijani
LanguagesPersian, Azerbaijani, Kurdish, Arabic
Monthly cost of living
1 person$500
Family of 4$1,500

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