Moving to Australia from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Eritrea to Australia.

Moved in 2023
37 ↓ 41% vs 2022

people moved from Eritrea to Australia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Australia?

Top countries of origin for Australia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Australia compared to Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
AU
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
AU
4.5

Australia 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
AU
$7,691
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
AU
39.8

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ER
78.0
AU
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
AU
14.1t

Eritrea generally does better on environment, though Australia 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
AU
35.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
AU
4.6%

Australia 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%
AU
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
AU
$59,500

Australia performs significantly 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

ER
66.8 yrs
AU
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
AU
3.0

Australia 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

Canberra Rain: 24.8 in/yr (629 mm)
67° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Canberra
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 80°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 61°/39°F (16°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 56°/35°F (13°/1°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 73°/47°F (23°/9°C)
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Month Asmara Canberra
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Bureau of Meteorology Bureau of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Australia

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

Australia passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Australia 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 Australia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Australia: 35.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Australia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Australia safe for expats?

Australia performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Australia compared to Eritrea?

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 39.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Australia?

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

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At a Glance

ER AU
Population 6,209,262 26,141,369
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +291 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number 000