Moving to Eritrea from Barbados

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BB
15.3
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BB
10.0
ER
17.7

Barbados 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

BB
$1,153
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BB
29.7
ER
0.7

Barbados 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

BB
19.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BB
2.5t
ER
0.2t

Barbados 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

BB
37.6
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BB
87.5%
ER
11.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BB
8.0%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BB
$17,400
ER
$1,600

Barbados 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

BB
78.5 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BB
9.6
ER
41.5

Barbados performs better than Eritrea across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Barbados 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.

Barbados passport

Barbados passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Barbados

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

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?

Barbados 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 15.3 in Barbados.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Barbados?

Barbados 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 29.7 in Barbados. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Barbados: 77).

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

BB ER
Population 302,674 6,209,262
Currency Barbadian Dollar (BBD) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages English Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1246 +291
Time zones 1 1