Moving to Djibouti from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Djibouti, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Djibouti averages 93°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Djibouti compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BA
13.7
DJ
23.3

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BA
$1,989
DJ
$155
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

BA
23.2
DJ
2.0

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Djibouti 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

BA
55.0
DJ
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BA
6.4t
DJ
0.8t

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on environment, though Djibouti leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BA
27.1
DJ
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BA
2.0%
DJ
6.3%

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
10.4%
DJ
26.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$19,900
DJ
$6,500

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Djibouti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BA
78.0 yrs
DJ
65.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.2
DJ
46.9

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Djibouti across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Djibouti Rain: 6.5 in/yr (164 mm)
93° / 79°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Sarajevo Djibouti
Jan–Mar 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 85°/73°F (29°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 96°/81°F (35°/27°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) 104°/86°F (40°/30°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) 88°/74°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Sarajevo Djibouti
Jan 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) 84°/71°F (28.7°/21.5°C)
Feb 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.5°C)
Mar 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Apr 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.4°C)
May 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) 95°/81°F (34.9°/27.0°C)
Jun 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) 102°/85°F (39.0°/29.3°C)
Jul 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) 107°/88°F (41.7°/31.1°C)
Aug 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) 106°/87°F (41.2°/30.6°C)
Sep 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) 99°/84°F (37.2°/28.9°C)
Oct 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.6°C)
Nov 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.8°/23.1°C)
Dec 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.6°C)

Data: Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Djibouti

Visa on Arrival
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Djibouti.
Djibouti passport

Djibouti passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Djibouti passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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?

Is Djibouti safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Djibouti compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Djibouti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Djibouti, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Djibouti scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What's the weather like in Djibouti compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The average high temperature in Djibouti is 93°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Djibouti receives around 6.5 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Djibouti?

The official languages in Djibouti are Arabic and French. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA DJ
Population 3,816,459 957,273
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +387 +253
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112