Moving to Alabama from Ethiopia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ethiopia to Alabama? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ethiopia to Alabama, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Ethiopia to Alabama.
people moved from Ethiopia to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Ethiopia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Alabama compared to Ethiopia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Ethiopia performs better than Alabama across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Alabama performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Alabama performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Alabama performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Addis Ababa | Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) | 63°/40°F (17°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) | 69°/45°F (21°/7°C) |
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| Month | Addis Ababa | Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) | 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) |
| Feb | 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Mar | 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) | 70°/45°F (20.9°/7.4°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) | 77°/52°F (24.8°/10.9°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) | 84°/61°F (28.9°/15.9°C) |
| Jun | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) | 90°/68°F (32.1°/20.1°C) |
| Jul | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 92°/71°F (33.4°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 92°/71°F (33.3°/21.7°C) |
| Sep | 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) | 87°/65°F (30.7°/18.4°C) |
| Oct | 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) | 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) |
| Nov | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 69°/44°F (20.6°/6.6°C) |
| Dec | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 60°/37°F (15.3°/3.0°C) |
Data:
Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI),
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ethiopia and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Ethiopia passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Ethiopia
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Alabama?
From major Alabama cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Ethiopia and Alabama are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Alabama compared to Ethiopia?
Ethiopia performs better than Alabama across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Alabama compared to Ethiopia?
The average high temperature in Montgomery is 76°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Montgomery receives around 53.1 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 in.
What language do they speak in Alabama?
The official language in Alabama is English. In Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.
