Moving to Hong Kong from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Hong Kong compared to Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
HK
0.4

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
HK
4.6t

Eritrea performs better than Hong Kong across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ER
0.2
HK
39.8
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

ER
102 kWh
HK
6,375 kWh

Hong Kong 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%
HK
3.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
HK
$64,400

Hong Kong 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
HK
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
HK
2.5

Hong Kong 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

Hong Kong Rain: 95.7 in/yr (2431 mm)
79° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Hong Kong
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 68°/61°F (20°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 83°/75°F (28°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 88°/80°F (31°/27°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 76°/68°F (24°/20°C)
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Month Asmara Hong Kong
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Hong Kong Observatory Hong Kong Observatory

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Hong Kong

Visa Required
Eritrea passport holders need a visa to enter Hong Kong.
Hong Kong passport

Hong Kong passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?

Connectivity is usually fine (Hong Kong: 39.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Hong Kong offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Hong Kong safe for expats?

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hong Kong is 0.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

What's the weather like in Hong Kong compared to Eritrea?

The average high temperature in Hong Kong is 79°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Hong Kong receives around 95.7 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Hong Kong?

The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER HK
Population 6,209,262 7,276,588
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Chinese, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +291 +852
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999