Moving to Western Sahara from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Western Sahara — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Western Sahara, and you’d need to navigate life in Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Western Sahara stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SH
80.5 yrs
EH
64.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
EH
47.9

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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 Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Western Sahara.

What language do they speak in Western Sahara?

The official languages in Western Sahara are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH EH
Population 7,925 652,271
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages English Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +2
Time zones 1 1