Moving to Ukraine from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Ukraine, and you’d need to navigate life in Ukrainian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kiev averages 56°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Ukraine compared to Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
UA
3.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
UA
10.5

Ukraine 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
UA
$1,382
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
UA
29.9

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine 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
UA
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
UA
3.1t

Eritrea generally does better on environment, though Ukraine leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ER
0.2
UA
18.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
UA
12.3%

Ukraine 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%
UA
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
UA
$16,200

Ukraine generally does better on employment & economy, though Eritrea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
UA
73.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
UA
7.3

Ukraine 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

Kiev Rain: 23.8 in/yr (605 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Kiev
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 36°/25°F (2°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 68°/51°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 43°/33°F (6°/1°C)
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Month Asmara Kiev
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Ukraine

Visa Required
Eritrea passport holders need a visa to enter Ukraine.
Ukraine passport

Ukraine passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Ukraine 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 Ukraine?

Connectivity is usually fine (Ukraine: 18.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ukraine offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Ukraine safe for expats?

Ukraine performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ukraine is 3.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Ukraine compared to Eritrea?

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Ukraine, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Ukraine scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Kiev is 56°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Kiev receives around 23.8 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Ukraine?

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

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At a Glance

ER UA
Population 6,209,262 43,528,136
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Ukrainian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +380
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112