Moving to Pakistan from Eritrea
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 — Islamabad averages 84°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?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Pakistan performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Eritrea performs better than Pakistan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Eritrea generally does better on infrastructure, though Pakistan leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Pakistan performs significantly better than Eritrea across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Eritrea generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Asmara | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
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| Month | Asmara | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
Data:
Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
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 holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan passport holder visiting Eritrea
Visa RequiredData: 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: 1.3 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 4.2 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 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 0.7 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 Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Islamabad receives around 49.1 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.
