Moving to Afghanistan from Ethiopia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ethiopia to Afghanistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ethiopia to Afghanistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Afghanistan compared to Ethiopia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ethiopia generally does better on safety, though Afghanistan leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ethiopia performs better than Afghanistan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Ethiopia generally does better on infrastructure, though Afghanistan leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Ethiopia generally does better on employment & economy, though Afghanistan leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Ethiopia performs better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.
Data: Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Addis Ababa | Kabul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) | 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) | 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) |
View all months
| Month | Addis Ababa | Kabul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) | 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) |
| Feb | 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) | 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) |
| Mar | 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) | 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) | 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) |
| Jun | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) | 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) |
| Jul | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) |
| Aug | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) | 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) |
| Oct | 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) | 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) |
| Nov | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) |
| Dec | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) |
Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI)Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ethiopia and Afghanistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Afghanistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Afghanistan's immigration authority.
Ethiopia passport holder visiting Afghanistan
Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holder visiting Ethiopia
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Afghanistan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Afghanistan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Afghanistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Afghanistan safe for expats?
Ethiopia generally does better on safety, though Afghanistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Afghanistan is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.6 in Ethiopia.
How is healthcare in Afghanistan compared to Ethiopia?
Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Afghanistan, compared to 1.1 in Ethiopia. Afghanistan scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ethiopia: 35).
What's the weather like in Afghanistan compared to Ethiopia?
The average high temperature in Kabul is 67°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Kabul receives around 12.3 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 in.
What language do they speak in Afghanistan?
The official languages in Afghanistan are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. In Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.
