Moving to Australia from Comoros

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Comoros to Australia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Canberra averages 67°F vs 85°F in Moroni, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Comoros to Australia.

Moved in 2019
2

people moved from Comoros to Australia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Australia?

Top countries of origin for Australia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Australia compared to Comoros.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KM
29.0
AU
4.5

Australia performs significantly better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KM
$250
AU
$7,691
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KM
4.4
AU
39.8

Comoros generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KM
46.0
AU
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KM
0.5t
AU
14.1t

Comoros generally does better on environment, though Australia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KM
0.2
AU
35.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KM
0.8%
AU
4.6%

Australia generally does better on infrastructure, though Comoros leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KM
5.8%
AU
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KM
$3,500
AU
$59,500

Australia performs significantly better than Comoros across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KM
67.2 yrs
AU
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KM
57.1
AU
3.0

Australia performs significantly better than Comoros 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.

Moroni Rain: 106.3 in/yr (2700 mm)
85° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Canberra Rain: 24.8 in/yr (629 mm)
67° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Moroni Canberra
Jan–Mar 87°/74°F (31°/23°C) 80°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (29°/21°C) 61°/39°F (16°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/66°F (28°/19°C) 56°/35°F (13°/1°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 73°/47°F (23°/9°C)
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Month Moroni Canberra
Jan 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C)
Feb 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C)
Mar 87°/73°F (30.8°/23.0°C) 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.6°C) 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.5°/21.2°C) 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C)
Jun 83°/67°F (28.4°/19.6°C) 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C)
Jul 82°/66°F (27.7°/18.8°C) 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.7°/18.4°C) 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.1°/19.0°C) 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (29.1°/20.3°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
Nov 87°/71°F (30.3°/21.6°C) 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C)
Dec 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.6°C) 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Bureau of Meteorology Bureau of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Comoros passport

Comoros passport holder visiting Australia

Visa Required
Comoros passport holders need a visa to enter Australia.
Australia passport

Australia passport holder visiting Comoros

Visa on Arrival
Australia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Comoros.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Australia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Australia: 35.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Australia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Australia safe for expats?

Australia performs significantly better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Australia compared to Comoros?

Comoros generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 39.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 4.4 in Comoros. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Comoros: 48).

What's the weather like in Australia compared to Comoros?

The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 85°F in Moroni. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Moroni gets 106.3 in.

What language do they speak in Australia?

The official language in Australia is English. In Comoros, the official languages are Arabic, Comorian and French.

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At a Glance

KM AU
Population 876,437 26,141,369
Currency Comorian Franc (KMF) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Arabic, Comorian, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +269 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number 000