Moving to Kyrgyzstan from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Kyrgyzstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kyrgyz and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bishkek averages 90°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Kyrgyzstan compared to Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
KG
13.3

Kyrgyzstan 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
KG
$349
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
KG
21.5

Kyrgyzstan 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
KG
88.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
KG
1.5t

Eritrea performs better than Kyrgyzstan 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
KG
5.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
KG
50.0%

Kyrgyzstan 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%
KG
4.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
KG
$6,400

Kyrgyzstan 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
KG
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
KG
25.7

Kyrgyzstan 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

Bishkek Rain: 17.8 in/yr (451 mm)
90° / 14°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Bishkek
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 73°/-9°F (23°/-22°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 98°/28°F (36°/-2°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 105°/40°F (40°/5°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 83°/-5°F (28°/-21°C)
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Month Asmara Bishkek
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 67°/-13°F (19.2°/-25.0°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 68°/-10°F (20.2°/-23.2°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 85°/-3°F (29.4°/-19.2°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 91°/18°F (33.0°/-7.5°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 96°/25°F (35.6°/-4.0°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 106°/40°F (40.9°/4.2°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 109°/50°F (42.8°/9.9°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 105°/39°F (40.5°/3.8°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 100°/32°F (37.9°/0.1°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 94°/12°F (34.2°/-11.2°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 82°/-10°F (27.9°/-23.3°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 72°/-17°F (22.1°/-27.1°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Kyrgyzhydromet Kyrgyzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Kyrgyzstan

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

Kyrgyzstan passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Kyrgyzstan: 5.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kyrgyzstan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Kyrgyzstan safe for expats?

Kyrgyzstan performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Kyrgyzstan compared to Eritrea?

Kyrgyzstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Kyrgyzstan, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Kyrgyzstan scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Bishkek is 90°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Bishkek receives around 17.8 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Kyrgyzstan?

The official languages in Kyrgyzstan are Kyrgyz and Russian. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER KG
Population 6,209,262 6,071,750
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Kyrgystani Som (KGS)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Kyrgyz, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +996
Time zones 1 1