Moving to Eritrea from Ecuador

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ecuador to Eritrea, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Eritrea compared to Ecuador.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

EC
27.0
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EC
23.4
ER
17.7

Eritrea performs significantly better than Ecuador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

EC
$1,238
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

EC
23.1
ER
0.7

Ecuador 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

EC
23.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EC
2.6t
ER
0.2t

Ecuador 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

EC
15.0
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

EC
6.8%
ER
11.2%

Ecuador 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

EC
3.4%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EC
$14,300
ER
$1,600

Ecuador 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

EC
77.5 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EC
18.1
ER
41.5

Ecuador 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.

Quito Rain: 43.2 in/yr (1098 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Quito Asmara
Jan–Mar 70°/50°F (21°/10°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/50°F (21°/10°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/49°F (22°/9°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/49°F (21°/10°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Quito Asmara
Jan 70°/50°F (21.2°/9.8°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.1°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 69°/50°F (20.8°/10.1°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 70°/50°F (20.9°/10.2°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.1°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 70°/50°F (21.1°/9.8°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 71°/49°F (21.5°/9.4°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.6°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 72°/49°F (22.3°/9.4°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 71°/49°F (21.8°/9.5°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.6°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.7°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología - INAMHI Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología - INAMHI, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ecuador 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.

Ecuador passport

Ecuador passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Ecuador

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

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?

Eritrea performs significantly better than Ecuador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.0 in Ecuador.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Ecuador?

Ecuador 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 23.1 in Ecuador. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ecuador: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 71°F in Quito. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Quito gets 43.2 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

EC ER
Population 17,289,554 6,209,262
Currency United States Dollar ($) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Spanish Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +593 +291
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 911