Moving to Qatar from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Qatar. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Doha averages 91°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Eritrea to Qatar.

Living there in 2020
5,881 ↑ 217% vs 2015

people born in Eritrea live in Qatar · UN DESA

Who's moving to Qatar?

Top countries of origin for Qatar's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Qatar compared to Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
QA
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
QA
7.3

Qatar 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
QA
$2,901
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
QA
25.0

Qatar 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
QA
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
QA
47.3t

Eritrea performs better than Qatar 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
QA
13.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
QA
431.0%

Qatar 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%
QA
0.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
QA
$96,600

Qatar 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
QA
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
QA
6.6

Qatar 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

Doha Rain: 3.0 in/yr (75 mm)
91° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Doha
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 99°/76°F (37°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 104°/83°F (40°/28°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 85°/67°F (30°/19°C)
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Month Asmara Doha
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 71°/55°F (21.7°/12.8°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 73°/57°F (23.0°/13.7°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.7°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 89°/69°F (31.9°/20.6°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 101°/77°F (38.2°/25.0°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 106°/82°F (41.2°/27.7°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 107°/84°F (41.5°/29.1°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 105°/84°F (40.7°/28.9°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 101°/80°F (38.6°/26.5°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 95°/74°F (35.2°/23.4°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.5°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 75°/59°F (24.1°/15.0°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Qatar Meteorology Department Qatar Meteorology Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Qatar

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

Qatar passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Qatar 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 Qatar?

Connectivity is usually fine (Qatar: 13.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Qatar offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Qatar safe for expats?

Qatar performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Qatar is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Qatar compared to Eritrea?

Qatar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Qatar, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Qatar scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Doha is 91°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Doha receives around 3.0 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Qatar?

The official language in Qatar is Arabic. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER QA
Population 6,209,262 2,508,182
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Qatari Rial (QAR)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +974
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999