Moving to India from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to India. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Delhi averages 88°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in India compared to Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
IN
2.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
IN
15.4

India 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
IN
$346
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
IN
7.3

India 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
IN
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
IN
2.2t

Eritrea performs better than India 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
IN
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
IN
66.5%

India 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%
IN
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
IN
$9,200

India 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
IN
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
IN
30.3

India generally does better on family life, though Eritrea leads in literacy rate.

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

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Delhi
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 76°/52°F (25°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 101°/78°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 93°/79°F (34°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 82°/56°F (28°/14°C)
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Month Asmara Delhi
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting India

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

India passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
India 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 India?

Connectivity is usually fine (India: 2.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does India offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is India safe for expats?

India performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in India compared to Eritrea?

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in India?

The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER IN
Population 6,209,262 1,389,637,446
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Indian Rupee (₹)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya English, Hindi, Tamil
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +291 +91
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112