Moving to Eritrea from Algeria

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Algeria to Eritrea — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Algeria and Eritrea stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
1.2
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
18.3
ER
17.7

Algeria generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DZ
$732
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DZ
16.6
ER
0.9

Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

DZ
48.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DZ
4.0t
ER
0.2t

Algeria generally does better on environment, though Eritrea leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DZ
13.3
ER
0.2
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DZ
144.8%
ER
11.2%

Algeria generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

DZ
11.6%
ER
6.0%
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2011

share of people below the poverty line

DZ
5.5%
ER
50.0%

Algeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Eritrea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

DZ
76.5 yrs
ER
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DZ
19.5
ER
24.7

Algeria performs better than Eritrea across all family life metrics.

Weather in Eritrea vs Algeria

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Algiers Rain: 23.5 in/yr (598 mm)
75° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Algiers Asmara
Jan–Mar 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Algiers Asmara
Jan 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: National Meteorological Office National Meteorological Office, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Can you move from Algeria to Eritrea?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Algeria and Eritrea. To live, work, or study long-term in Eritrea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Eritrea's immigration authority.

Algeria passport

Algeria passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Algeria passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.
Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Algeria

Visa Required
Eritrea passport holders need a visa to enter Algeria.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Eritrea?

With 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Eritrea can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Algeria and Eritrea.

Is Eritrea safe for expats?

Algeria generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Algeria.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Algeria?

Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 16.6 in Algeria. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Algeria: 74).

What's the weather like in Eritrea compared to Algeria?

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 75°F in Algiers. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Algiers gets 23.5 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Algeria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

DZ ER
Population 47,435,312 3,607,003
Currency Algerian Dinar (DZD) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Arabic Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +213 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17 —