Moving to Djibouti from Haiti

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Djibouti compared to Haiti.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
DJ
23.3

Djibouti performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

HT
$105
DJ
$155
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
DJ
2.0

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Djibouti leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

HT
50.0
DJ
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
DJ
0.8t

Haiti performs better than Djibouti 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

HT
0.3
DJ
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
DJ
6.3%

Djibouti performs significantly better than Haiti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HT
14.6%
DJ
26.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
DJ
$6,500

Djibouti generally does better on employment & economy, though Haiti leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HT
66.0 yrs
DJ
65.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
DJ
46.9

Haiti generally does better on family life, though Djibouti leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Djibouti

Visa on Arrival
Haiti passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Djibouti.
Djibouti passport

Djibouti passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Djibouti passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Djibouti?

Connectivity is usually fine (Djibouti: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Djibouti offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Djibouti safe for expats?

Djibouti performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Djibouti compared to Haiti?

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Djibouti leads in adult obesity rate. There are 2.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Djibouti, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Djibouti scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Djibouti?

The official languages in Djibouti are Arabic and French. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT DJ
Population 11,334,637 957,273
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
Languages French, Haitian Creole Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +253
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114