Top expat cities

Ethiopia

Dire Dawa

#4 Top 5 cities

Dire Dawa has a trading tradition and warmer climate, but it is less universally practical than Addis Ababa for most expats.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 28°C až 34°C

Night: 17°C až 22°C

Climate

Hotter and drier than the Ethiopian highlands.

Distance to the sea

250 km

Social atmosphere

4/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 4/10
Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 4/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 3/10
Electricity stability 3/10

Community types

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Small business owners
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇹🇷Turkish
  • 🇬🇧British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good transport links
  • +Affordable housing

Cons

  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer work opportunities