Moving to Eritrea from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahamas to Eritrea. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 84°F in Nassau, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
ER
17.7

Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
ER
0.7

Bahamas 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

BS
10.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
ER
0.2t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
ER
0.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BS
94.0%
ER
22.0%

Bahamas performs better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
ER
$1,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
ER
41.5

Bahamas performs better than Eritrea across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Asmara
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Nassau Asmara
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Eritrea passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahamas.

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 Bahamas and Eritrea.

Is Eritrea safe for expats?

Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

BS ER
Population 355,608 6,209,262
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages English Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +291
Time zones 1 1