Moving to Washington from Ethiopia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ethiopia to Washington? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ethiopia to Washington, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Olympia averages 60°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 Washington.
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 Washington compared to Ethiopia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Ethiopia performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Washington 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
Washington generally does better on employment & economy, though Ethiopia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Washington 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 | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
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| Month | Addis Ababa | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) |
| Feb | 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) |
| Mar | 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) |
| Jun | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) |
| Jul | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) |
| Aug | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) |
| Sep | 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) |
| Oct | 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°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 Washington?
From major Washington cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Ethiopia and Washington are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Washington compared to Ethiopia?
Ethiopia performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Washington compared to Ethiopia?
The average high temperature in Olympia is 60°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Olympia receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 in.
What language do they speak in Washington?
The official language in Washington is English. In Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.
