---
title: "Iran for digital nomads: 5 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/iran
description: "Iran for remote workers: 5 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Shiraz (46/100). Iran has no digital-nomad…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Iran for digital nomads: 5 cities compared (2026)

Iran has 5 cities in the dataset. Shiraz scores highest under balanced weights at 46/100. Iran has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Iran, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Shiraz | 46 | — | 6.1 | Hafez and Saadi tombs; Nasir al-Mulk mosque | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/shiraz |
| 2 | Tehran | 45 | — | 6.8 | Alborz mountains and Tochal ski; Grand Bazaar | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/tehran |
| 3 | Mashhad | 44 | — | 6.1 | Imam Reza shrine; Millions of pilgrims | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/mashhad |
| 4 | Tabriz | 42 | — | 6.1 | UNESCO-listed bazaar; Carpet weaving | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/tabriz |
| 5 | Isfahan | 39 | — | 6.1 | Naqsh-e Jahan Square; Khaju and Si-o-se-pol bridges | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/isfahan |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 2.9 per 100,000 | Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021 |
| Political stability | 36th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 81/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 74.7 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.799 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | visa required |
| EU (Germany) | visa on arrival |
| UK | visa required |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Iran yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/shiraz-vs-tehran
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/mashhad-vs-shiraz
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/shiraz-vs-tabriz
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/isfahan-vs-shiraz

## FAQ

### Is Iran good for digital nomads?

Shiraz scores 46/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 937 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Iran's 5 cities average 43.1/100. Strongest factors in Shiraz: healthcare and getting there & around; weakest: visa ease.

### What is the cheapest city in Iran for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Iran yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Iran have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Iran without a visa?

US passport: visa required. EU passport (Germany as reference): visa on arrival. UK passport: visa required. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Iran has the fastest internet?

Tehran, with a measured median download of 6.8 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Iran?

Iran records 2.9 homicides per 100,000 people (Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021) and sits at the 36th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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