Moving to Chile from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Eritrea to Chile, based on official data.

Moved in 2016
1

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

Who's moving to Chile?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
CL
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
CL
10.3

Chile performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

ER
$87
CL
$3,612
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
CL
31.7

Chile 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
CL
18.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
CL
3.9t

Eritrea generally does better on environment, though Chile 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
CL
22.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
CL
9.0%

Chile 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%
CL
9.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
CL
$29,500

Chile generally does better on employment & economy, though Eritrea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
CL
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
CL
6.5

Chile 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

Santiago Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
73° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Santiago
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 84°/55°F (29°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 66°/44°F (19°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 63°/41°F (17°/5°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 79°/51°F (26°/10°C)
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Month Asmara Santiago
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Dirección Meteorológica de Chile

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Chile

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

Chile passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Chile 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 Chile?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Chile has 22.7 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 Chile safe for expats?

Chile performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Chile compared to Eritrea?

Chile generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Chile, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Chile?

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

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At a Glance

ER CL
Population 6,209,262 18,430,408
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +56
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 131