Moving to Cameroon from Ethiopia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ethiopia to Cameroon? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ethiopia to Cameroon, and you’d need to navigate life in English and French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yaounde averages 84°F vs 74°F in Addis Ababa, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Cameroon compared to Ethiopia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cameroon 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Ethiopia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon 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 Cameroon 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
Cameroon 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Ethiopia generally does better on employment & economy, though Cameroon leads in gdp per capita.
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 generally does better on family life, though Cameroon leads in literacy rate.
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 | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) | 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) | 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) |
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| Month | Addis Ababa | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) | 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) |
| Feb | 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) | 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) |
| Mar | 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) | 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) | 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) | 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) |
| Jun | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) | 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) |
| Jul | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) |
| Sep | 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) | 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) |
| Nov | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) |
Data:
Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI),
Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ethiopia and Cameroon. To live, work, or study long-term in Cameroon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cameroon's immigration authority.
Ethiopia passport holder visiting Cameroon
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cameroon 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 Cameroon?
Connectivity is usually fine (Cameroon: 2.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cameroon offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Cameroon safe for expats?
Cameroon performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cameroon is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.6 in Ethiopia.
How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Ethiopia?
Ethiopia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cameroon, compared to 1.1 in Ethiopia. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ethiopia: 35).
What's the weather like in Cameroon compared to Ethiopia?
The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 in.
What language do they speak in Cameroon?
The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.
