Moving to Djibouti from Anguilla

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Anguilla to Djibouti? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Anguilla to Djibouti, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Djibouti compared to Anguilla.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AI
32.1
DJ
1.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AI
81.6%
DJ
69.0%

Anguilla performs better than Djibouti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AI
8.0%
DJ
26.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AI
$12,200
DJ
$6,500

Anguilla generally does better on employment & economy, though Djibouti leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AI
82.2 yrs
DJ
65.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AI
3.1
DJ
46.9

Anguilla performs better than Djibouti across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Anguilla and Djibouti. To live, work, or study long-term in Djibouti, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Djibouti's immigration authority.

Djibouti passport

Djibouti passport holder visiting Anguilla

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Djibouti passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Anguilla.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Djibouti?

Connectivity is usually fine (Djibouti: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Djibouti offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

What language do they speak in Djibouti?

The official languages in Djibouti are Arabic and French. In Anguilla, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AI DJ
Population 18,741 957,273
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
Languages English Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1264 +253
Time zones 1 1