Moving to Dominica from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Dominica. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Roseau averages 85°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
DM
27.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
DM
11.0

Eritrea generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ER
$87
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.9
DM
11.6

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
DM
1.3t

Eritrea performs better than Dominica across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ER
0.2
DM
20.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
DM
10.0%

Dominica performs significantly better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
6.0%
DM
23.0%
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2009

share of people below the poverty line

ER
50.0%
DM
29.0%

Eritrea generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominica leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

ER
68.9 yrs
DM
71.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
24.7
DM
33.3

Eritrea generally does better on family life, though Dominica leads in life expectancy.

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

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Roseau
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Asmara Roseau
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Eritrea passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Dominica 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 Dominica?

With 20.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Dominica 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 Dominica.

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Eritrea generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 27.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Eritrea?

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 0.9 in Eritrea. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

ER DM
Population 3,607,003 65,871
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +291 +1767
Time zones 1 1