Moving to Ethiopia from Haiti

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Haiti 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 Haiti.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
ET
8.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
ET
17.7

Ethiopia 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
ET
$86
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
ET
1.1

Ethiopia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

HT
50.0
ET
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
ET
0.1t

Ethiopia performs significantly better than Haiti 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
ET
0.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
ET
32.3%

Haiti generally does better on infrastructure, though Ethiopia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HT
14.6%
ET
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
ET
$2,800

Ethiopia generally does better on employment & economy, though Haiti leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HT
66.0 yrs
ET
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
ET
33.5

Ethiopia generally does better on family life, though Haiti leads in literacy rate.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Haiti 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.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Ethiopia

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

Ethiopia passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Ethiopia 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 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?

Ethiopia performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ethiopia is 8.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Ethiopia compared to Haiti?

Ethiopia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Ethiopia, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Ethiopia scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Ethiopia?

The official language in Ethiopia is Amharic. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT ET
Population 11,334,637 113,656,596
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Languages French, Haitian Creole Amharic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +251
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114 911