Moving to Eritrea from Belarus

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Belarus to Eritrea? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Belarus to Eritrea, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, English and Tigrinya. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 50°F in Minsk, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Eritrea compared to Belarus.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

BY
7.4
ER
17.7

Belarus performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BY
$2,194
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BY
44.7
ER
0.7

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BY
68.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BY
5.9t
ER
0.2t

Belarus 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

BY
32.8
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BY
4.7%
ER
11.2%

Belarus 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

BY
3.6%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BY
$27,700
ER
$1,600

Belarus 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

BY
74.3 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BY
3.3
ER
41.5

Belarus 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.

Minsk Rain: 26.7 in/yr (677 mm)
50° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Minsk Asmara
Jan–Mar 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 68°/51°F (20°/11°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Minsk Asmara
Jan 24°/14°F (-4.2°/-9.8°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 28°/16°F (-2.5°/-8.9°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 36°/23°F (2.4°/-4.8°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.8°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 70°/52°F (21.3°/11.1°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 72°/55°F (22.3°/12.6°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.7°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.8°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 50°/38°F (9.9°/3.3°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 38°/30°F (3.1°/-1.3°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 29°/21°F (-1.5°/-6.2°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belarus 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.

Belarus passport

Belarus passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Belarus

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Eritrea: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Eritrea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Eritrea safe for expats?

Belarus performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Belarus.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Belarus?

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 44.7 in Belarus. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belarus: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 50°F in Minsk. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Minsk gets 26.7 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Belarus, the official languages are Belarusian and Russian.

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At a Glance

BY ER
Population 9,413,505 6,209,262
Currency New Belarusian Ruble (BYN) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Belarusian, Russian Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +375 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112