Moving to Eritrea from Bhutan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bhutan 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

BT
2.5
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BT
12.2
ER
17.7

Bhutan 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

BT
$677
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BT
5.5
ER
0.7

Bhutan 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

BT
57.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BT
2.0t
ER
0.2t

Bhutan 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

BT
0.4
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BT
1.4%
ER
11.2%

Bhutan 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

BT
5.7%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$14,000
ER
$1,600

Bhutan 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

BT
72.3 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
27.0
ER
41.5

Bhutan 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.

Thimphu Rain: 23.3 in/yr (591 mm)
72° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Thimphu Asmara
Jan–Mar 63°/33°F (17°/1°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/53°F (25°/12°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/39°F (20°/4°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Thimphu Asmara
Jan 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bhutan 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.

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Bhutan

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

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?

Bhutan performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Bhutan?

Bhutan 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 5.5 in Bhutan. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 72°F in Thimphu. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Thimphu gets 23.3 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

BT ER
Population 867,775 6,209,262
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Dzongkha Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +975 +291
Time zones 1 1