Moving to Western Sahara from Illinois

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Western Sahara compared to Illinois.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$70,691
EH
$2,500

Illinois performs better than Western Sahara across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2020

average years of life at birth

IL
76.8 yrs
EH
64.5 yrs

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

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, OECD Regional Demography

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Western Sahara?

From major Western Sahara cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Illinois and Western Sahara are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Western Sahara?

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

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At a Glance

EH
Population 12,830,632 652,271
Currency United States Dollar ($) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages English Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +2
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911