Moving to Ethiopia from Armenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Armenia to Ethiopia, and you’d need to navigate life in Amharic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Addis Ababa averages 74°F vs 65°F in Yerevan, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Ethiopia compared to Armenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
2.2
ET
8.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
ET
17.7

Armenia performs better than Ethiopia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AM
$2,033
ET
$86
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AM
31.2
ET
1.1

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia 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

AM
70.0
ET
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
ET
0.1t

Ethiopia performs significantly better than Armenia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AM
18.4
ET
0.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
59.9%
ET
32.3%

Armenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Ethiopia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AM
8.6%
ET
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$20,800
ET
$2,800

Ethiopia generally does better on employment & economy, though Armenia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AM
76.1 yrs
ET
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
12.2
ET
33.5

Armenia generally does better on family life, though Ethiopia leads in education spending.

Data: Tax Service of Republic of Armenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Addis Ababa Rain: 45.9 in/yr (1165 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Addis Ababa
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) 76°/48°F (24°/9°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 75°/51°F (24°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) 71°/50°F (21°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C)
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Month Yerevan Addis Ababa
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C)

Data: Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI) Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Ethiopia

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

Ethiopia passport holder visiting Armenia

Visa Required
Ethiopia passport holders need a visa to enter Armenia.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Ethiopia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Ethiopia: 0.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ethiopia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Ethiopia safe for expats?

Armenia performs better than Ethiopia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ethiopia is 8.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Armenia.

How is healthcare in Ethiopia compared to Armenia?

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Ethiopia, compared to 31.2 in Armenia. Ethiopia scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

What's the weather like in Ethiopia compared to Armenia?

The average high temperature in Addis Ababa is 74°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Addis Ababa receives around 45.9 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.

What language do they speak in Ethiopia?

The official language in Ethiopia is Amharic. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM ET
Population 3,000,756 113,656,596
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Languages Armenian Amharic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +374 +251
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911