Moving to Eritrea from El Salvador

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from El Salvador to Eritrea, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, English and Tigrinya. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 87°F in San Salvador, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from El Salvador to Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SV
7.8
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SV
21.5
ER
17.7

El Salvador generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SV
$1,176
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SV
15.5
ER
0.7

El Salvador 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

SV
31.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SV
1.5t
ER
0.2t

El Salvador 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

SV
10.6
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SV
13.2%
ER
11.2%

El Salvador 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

SV
2.8%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SV
$11,300
ER
$1,600

El Salvador 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

SV
75.4 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SV
12.1
ER
41.5

El Salvador 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.

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months San Salvador Asmara
Jan–Mar 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month San Salvador Asmara
Jan 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador 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.

El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
El Salvador passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.
Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Required
Eritrea passport holders need a visa to enter El Salvador.

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?

El Salvador generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.8 in El Salvador.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to El Salvador?

El Salvador 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 15.5 in El Salvador. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).

What's the weather like in Eritrea compared to El Salvador?

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

SV ER
Population 6,568,745 6,209,262
Currency Salvadoran Colón (SVC) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Spanish Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +503 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911