Moving to Uzbekistan from Eritrea

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Eritrea to Uzbekistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Eritrea to Uzbekistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Eritrea to Uzbekistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan 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
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
UZ
28.0

Uzbekistan 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
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
UZ
4.1t

Eritrea performs better than Uzbekistan 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
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
UZ
121.8%

Uzbekistan 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%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
UZ
$8,800

Uzbekistan 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
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
UZ
19.0

Uzbekistan 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

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Tashkent
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Asmara Tashkent
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Uzbekistan has 26.0 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 Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Eritrea?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER UZ
Population 6,209,262 31,104,937
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112