Moving to Czech Republic from Eritrea

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Eritrea to Czech Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Eritrea to Czech Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Eritrea to Czech Republic, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2021
4

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

Who's moving to Czech Republic?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Eritrea and Czech Republic stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
CZ
5.2

Czech Republic 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
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
CZ
42.5

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic 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
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
CZ
7.1t

Eritrea generally does better on environment, though Czech Republic 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
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
CZ
20.5%

Czech Republic 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%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
CZ
$47,700

Czech Republic 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
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
CZ
2.4

Czech Republic 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

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Prague
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Asmara Prague
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Eritrea passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.
Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic?

With 38.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Czech Republic can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Eritrea and Czech Republic.

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Eritrea?

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Eritrea?

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER CZ
Population 6,209,262 10,705,384
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112