Moving to Eritrea from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bangladesh to Eritrea — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bangladesh to Eritrea, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, English and Tigrinya. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bangladesh to Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
ER
17.7

Bangladesh 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

BD
$198
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
ER
0.7

Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
ER
0.2t

Bangladesh 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

BD
7.1
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
ER
11.2%

Bangladesh 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

BD
5.1%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
ER
$1,600

Bangladesh performs better than Eritrea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
ER
41.5

Bangladesh generally does better on family life, though Eritrea leads in literacy rate.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Asmara
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Dhaka Asmara
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°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 Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Eritrea passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Eritrea has 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Eritrea safe for expats?

Bangladesh 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 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh 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 6.7 in Bangladesh. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

BD ER
Population 165,650,475 6,209,262
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Bengali Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999