Moving to Eritrea from Chad

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chad to Eritrea. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 87°F in N'djamena, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
ER
17.7

Eritrea performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
ER
0.7

Chad 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

TD
95.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
ER
0.2t

Chad generally does better on environment, though Eritrea leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TD
0.0
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
ER
11.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TD
1.1%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
ER
$1,600

Chad 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

TD
59.1 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
ER
41.5

Eritrea performs significantly better than Chad 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.

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Asmara
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month N'djamena Asmara
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad 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.

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Chad

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

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?

Eritrea performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Chad?

Chad 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 0.8 in Chad. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD ER
Population 17,963,211 6,209,262
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Arabic, French Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +291
Time zones 1 1