Moving to Azerbaijan from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Azerbaijan, and you’d need to navigate life in Azerbaijani. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Baku averages 65°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Azerbaijan compared to Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
AZ
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
AZ
17.2

Azerbaijan 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
AZ
$993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
AZ
30.9

Azerbaijan 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
AZ
114.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
AZ
3.8t

Eritrea performs better than Azerbaijan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ER
0.2
AZ
20.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
AZ
57.3%

Azerbaijan 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

ER
5.9%
AZ
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
AZ
$21,300

Azerbaijan 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
AZ
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
AZ
23.5

Azerbaijan 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

Baku Rain: 8.3 in/yr (210 mm)
65° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Baku
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 46°/37°F (8°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 72°/58°F (22°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 83°/71°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 57°/48°F (14°/9°C)
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Month Asmara Baku
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 44°/36°F (6.6°/2.1°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 43°/36°F (6.3°/2.0°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 50°/40°F (9.8°/4.2°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 62°/49°F (16.4°/9.4°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 72°/59°F (22.1°/14.9°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 81°/67°F (27.3°/19.7°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 87°/72°F (30.6°/22.2°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/22.9°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 78°/67°F (25.6°/19.4°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.6°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 56°/48°F (13.5°/8.8°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 49°/41°F (9.7°/4.8°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, National Hydrometeorological Department National Hydrometeorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Azerbaijan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Eritrea passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan passport

Azerbaijan passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Azerbaijan: 20.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Azerbaijan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Azerbaijan safe for expats?

Azerbaijan performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Azerbaijan is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Azerbaijan compared to Eritrea?

Azerbaijan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 30.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Azerbaijan, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Azerbaijan scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Baku is 65°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Baku receives around 8.3 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Azerbaijan?

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

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At a Glance

ER AZ
Population 6,209,262 10,353,296
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Azerbaijani
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +994
Time zones 1 1