Moving to Georgia from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Georgia, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
GE
12.7

Georgia 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
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
GE
56.1

Georgia 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
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
GE
3.6t

Eritrea generally does better on environment, though Georgia 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
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
GE
5.2%

Georgia 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%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
GE
$22,200

Georgia 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
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
GE
14.8

Georgia 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

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Asmara Tbilisi
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Georgia

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

Georgia passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Georgia 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 Georgia?

With 28.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Georgia 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 Georgia.

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Georgia performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Eritrea?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

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

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At a Glance

ER GE
Population 6,209,262 4,935,518
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +995
Time zones 1 1