Moving to Russia from Western Sahara

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Western Sahara to Russia, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Western Sahara to Russia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
29 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Western Sahara live in Russia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Russia?

Top countries of origin for Russia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EH
$2,500
RU
$39,800

Russia 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
RU
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EH
47.9
RU
6.4

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

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Russia?

Usually fine from major cities in Russia. 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 Russia?

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

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At a Glance

EH RU
Population 652,271 142,021,981
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Russian Ruble (RUB)
Languages Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +2 +7
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 112