Moving to Argentina from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Argentina, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
AR
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
AR
8.8

Argentina performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ER
$87
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
AR
40.8

Argentina 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

ER
78.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
AR
4.0t

Eritrea generally does better on environment, though Argentina 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

ER
0.2
AR
24.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
AR
10.5%

Argentina performs significantly 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

ER
5.9%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
AR
$26,500

Eritrea generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
AR
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
AR
9.3

Argentina performs significantly 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Asmara Buenos Aires
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea and Argentina. To live, work, or study long-term in Argentina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Argentina's immigration authority.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Argentina

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

Argentina passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Argentina?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Argentina has 24.6 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 Argentina safe for expats?

Argentina performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Eritrea?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER AR
Population 6,209,262 46,245,668
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911