Moving to Saudi Arabia from Eritrea
What to Expect
Considering a move from Eritrea to Saudi Arabia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Eritrea to Saudi Arabia. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Riyadh averages 92°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Saudi Arabia compared to Eritrea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Eritrea generally does better on safety, though Saudi Arabia leads in homicide rate.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Saudi Arabia 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 performs better than Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Asmara | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) |
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| Month | Asmara | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) |
| Apr | 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) |
| Jun | 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) |
| Aug | 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) |
| Oct | 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) |
| Dec | 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) |
Data:
Civil Aviation Authority,
National Center for Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea and Saudi Arabia. To live, work, or study long-term in Saudi Arabia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saudi Arabia's immigration authority.
Eritrea passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
Visa Required
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Saudi Arabia: 37.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saudi Arabia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Saudi Arabia safe for expats?
Eritrea generally does better on safety, though Saudi Arabia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saudi Arabia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.
How is healthcare in Saudi Arabia compared to Eritrea?
Saudi Arabia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 30.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Saudi Arabia scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).
What's the weather like in Saudi Arabia compared to Eritrea?
The average high temperature in Riyadh is 92°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Riyadh receives around 4.4 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.
What language do they speak in Saudi Arabia?
The official language in Saudi Arabia is Arabic. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.
