Moving to Western Sahara from Sweden

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sweden to Western Sahara — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Sweden and Western Sahara stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SE
$64,200
EH
$2,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SE
82.7 yrs
EH
64.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SE
2.3
EH
47.9

Sweden 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 Sweden and Western Sahara.

What language do they speak in Western Sahara?

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

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At a Glance

SE EH
Population 10,483,647 652,271
Currency Swedish Krona (SEK) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Swedish Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +46 +2
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112