Moving to Japan from Western Sahara

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Western Sahara to Japan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Western Sahara to Japan, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Western Sahara to Japan.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EH
$2,500
JP
$46,300

Japan performs significantly 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

EH
64.5 yrs
JP
84.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EH
47.9
JP
1.9

Japan performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Japan?

Usually fine from major cities in Japan. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Japan?

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

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At a Glance

EH JP
Population 652,271 124,214,766
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Japanese Yen (¥)
Languages Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish Japanese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +2 +81
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110