Moving to Portugal from Eritrea
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Eritrea to Portugal — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Eritrea to Portugal, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Eritrea to Portugal.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Portugal 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
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Eritrea generally does better on environment, though Portugal leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Portugal generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
share of people below the poverty line
Eritrea generally does better on employment & economy, though Portugal leads in poverty rate.
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
Portugal performs significantly better than Eritrea across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012–2022), The World Factbook (2004–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Asmara | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) |
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| Month | Asmara | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) |
| Feb | 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) |
| Mar | 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) |
| Apr | 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) |
| Jun | 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) |
| Jul | 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) |
| Aug | 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) |
| Oct | 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) |
| Dec | 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) |
Data:
Civil Aviation Authority,
Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea and Portugal. To live, work, or study long-term in Portugal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Portugal's immigration authority.
Eritrea passport holder visiting Portugal
Visa Required
Portugal 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 Portugal?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Portugal has 45.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Portugal safe for expats?
Portugal performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Portugal is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.
How is healthcare in Portugal compared to Eritrea?
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 58.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Portugal, compared to 0.9 in Eritrea. Portugal scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).
What's the weather like in Portugal compared to Eritrea?
The average high temperature in Lisbon is 69°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Lisbon receives around 29.6 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.
What language do they speak in Portugal?
The official language in Portugal is Portuguese. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.
