Moving to Bahrain from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Bahrain. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Manama averages 86°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
2,032 ↑ 30% vs 2015

people born in Eritrea live in Bahrain · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bahrain?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bahrain compared to Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
BH
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
BH
8.1

Bahrain 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
BH
$2,555
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
BH
8.4

Bahrain 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
BH
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
BH
23.9t

Eritrea generally does better on environment, though Bahrain 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
BH
18.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
BH
133.7%

Eritrea generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahrain leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
BH
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
BH
$57,600

Bahrain 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
BH
79.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
BH
10.2

Bahrain 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

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Manama
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 71°/60°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 92°/78°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 99°/86°F (37°/30°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Asmara Manama
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Bahrain

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

Bahrain passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Bahrain 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 Bahrain?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bahrain: 18.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahrain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bahrain safe for expats?

Bahrain performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to Eritrea?

Bahrain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Manama is 86°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Manama receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Bahrain?

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

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At a Glance

ER BH
Population 6,209,262 1,540,558
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +973
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999