Moving to Bahrain from Ethiopia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Ethiopia to Bahrain — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Ethiopia to Bahrain, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Manama averages 86°F vs 74°F in Addis Ababa, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Ethiopia to Bahrain, based on official data.
Who's moving to Bahrain?
Top countries of origin for Bahrain's foreign-born residents.
- 365,098
- 115,071
- 104,698
- 94,638
- 59,391
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Ethiopia
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Ethiopia to Bahrain.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bahrain performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all safety metrics.
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
Ethiopia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ethiopia performs better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Ethiopia generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahrain leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Bahrain performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Bahrain generally does better on family life, though Ethiopia leads in education spending.
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 | Manama |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) | 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
View all months
| Month | Addis Ababa | Manama |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) | 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) |
| Feb | 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) | 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) |
| Mar | 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) | 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) | 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) |
| Jun | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) | 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) |
| Jul | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) |
| Aug | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) |
| Sep | 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) | 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) |
| Oct | 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) |
| Dec | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) |
Data:
Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI),
Bahrain Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ethiopia and Bahrain. To live, work, or study long-term in Bahrain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bahrain's immigration authority.
Ethiopia passport holder visiting Bahrain
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahrain 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 Bahrain?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Bahrain has 18.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Bahrain safe for expats?
Bahrain performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.6 in Ethiopia.
How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to Ethiopia?
Ethiopia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 1.1 in Ethiopia. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ethiopia: 35).
What's the weather like in Bahrain compared to Ethiopia?
The average high temperature in Manama is 86°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Manama receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 in.
What language do they speak in Bahrain?
The official language in Bahrain is Arabic. In Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.
