Moving to Ethiopia from Georgia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Georgia to Ethiopia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Georgia to Ethiopia, and you’d need to navigate life in Amharic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Ethiopia compared to Georgia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
ET
8.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
ET
17.7

Georgia performs better than Ethiopia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
ET
$86
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
ET
1.1

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GE
69.0
ET
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
ET
0.1t

Ethiopia performs significantly better than Georgia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GE
28.7
ET
0.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
ET
32.3%

Georgia performs better than Ethiopia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
11.6%
ET
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
ET
$2,800

Georgia generally does better on employment & economy, though Ethiopia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GE
77.5 yrs
ET
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
ET
33.5

Georgia generally does better on family life, though Ethiopia leads in education spending.

Data: Georgia Department of Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Addis Ababa Rain: 45.9 in/yr (1165 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Addis Ababa
Jan–Mar 76°/48°F (24°/9°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/51°F (24°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/50°F (21°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/46°F (23°/8°C)
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Month Tbilisi Addis Ababa
Jan 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C)
Feb 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C)
Mar 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C)
Jun 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C)
Jul 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C)
Aug 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C)
Sep 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C)
Oct 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C)
Nov 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C)
Dec 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C)

Data: Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI) Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia and Ethiopia. To live, work, or study long-term in Ethiopia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ethiopia's immigration authority.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Ethiopia

Visa on Arrival
Georgia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia passport

Ethiopia passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Ethiopia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Georgia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Ethiopia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Ethiopia: 0.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ethiopia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Ethiopia safe for expats?

Georgia performs better than Ethiopia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ethiopia is 8.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Ethiopia compared to Georgia?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Ethiopia, compared to 56.1 in Georgia. Ethiopia scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

What's the weather like in Ethiopia compared to Georgia?

The average high temperature in Addis Ababa is 74°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Addis Ababa receives around 45.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Ethiopia?

The official language in Ethiopia is Amharic. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE ET
Population 4,935,518 113,656,596
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Languages Georgian Amharic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +995 +251
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911