Moving to Western Sahara from Ethiopia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ethiopia to Western Sahara — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Ethiopia to Western Sahara, and you’d need to navigate life in Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Ethiopia and Western Sahara stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

ET
67.6 yrs
EH
64.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ET
34.5
EH
47.9

Ethiopia performs better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Western Sahara?

Working remotely from Western Sahara's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Ethiopia and Western Sahara.

What language do they speak in Western Sahara?

The official languages in Western Sahara are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish. In Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.

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At a Glance

ET EH
Population 135,472,051 612,000
Currency Ethiopian Birr (ETB) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Amharic Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +251 +2
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 —