Moving to Pakistan from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Pakistan. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Karachi 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 Pakistan compared to Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
PK
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
PK
11.9

Pakistan 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
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.9
PK
11.6

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ER
78.0
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
PK
0.8t

Eritrea performs better than Pakistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ER
0.2
PK
1.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
PK
110.0%

Pakistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
6.0%
PK
5.4%
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2024

share of people below the poverty line

ER
50.0%
PK
28.9%

Pakistan performs significantly better than Eritrea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

ER
68.9 yrs
PK
67.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
24.7
PK
48.2

Eritrea performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

Weather in Pakistan vs Eritrea

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Karachi Rain: 6.9 in/yr (176 mm)
90° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Karachi
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 84°/58°F (29°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 96°/79°F (35°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 91°/80°F (33°/27°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 90°/63°F (32°/17°C)
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Month Asmara Karachi
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.5°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 83°/57°F (28.4°/14.0°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 90°/65°F (32.2°/18.6°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 95°/73°F (34.8°/23.0°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 96°/80°F (35.5°/26.6°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 96°/83°F (35.4°/28.3°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 92°/82°F (33.3°/27.6°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 90°/79°F (32.1°/26.3°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 92°/78°F (33.2°/25.7°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 96°/71°F (35.5°/21.9°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 90°/62°F (32.5°/16.8°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 83°/55°F (28.2°/12.7°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Can you move from Eritrea to Pakistan?

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

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

Pakistan passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Pakistan: 1.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Pakistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Pakistan safe for expats?

Pakistan performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Eritrea?

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

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

The average high temperature in Karachi is 90°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Karachi receives around 6.9 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER PK
Population 3,607,003 255,219,554
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya English, Urdu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +291 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 15