Moving to New York from Ethiopia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ethiopia to New York? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ethiopia to New York, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Albany averages 58°F vs 74°F in Addis Ababa, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Ethiopia to New York.
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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35.245,671
Ethiopia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in New York compared to Ethiopia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Ethiopia performs better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New York 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
New York generally does better on employment & economy, though Ethiopia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
New York 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 | Albany |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) | 37°/19°F (2°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 78°/58°F (26°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Addis Ababa | Albany |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) | 31°/15°F (-0.8°/-9.7°C) |
| Feb | 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) | 35°/17°F (1.4°/-8.2°C) |
| Mar | 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) | 44°/26°F (6.9°/-3.5°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) | 58°/37°F (14.6°/2.9°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) | 69°/47°F (20.8°/8.4°C) |
| Jun | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) | 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.6°C) |
| Jul | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 82°/61°F (27.9°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.5°C) |
| Sep | 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) | 72°/52°F (22.3°/10.9°C) |
| Oct | 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) | 60°/40°F (15.4°/4.2°C) |
| Nov | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.3°C) |
| Dec | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 36°/21°F (2.1°/-6.0°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 New York?
From major New York cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Ethiopia and New York are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in New York compared to Ethiopia?
Ethiopia performs better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in New York compared to Ethiopia?
The average high temperature in Albany is 58°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Albany receives around 39.4 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 in.
What language do they speak in New York?
The official language in New York is English. In Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.
