Moving to Vietnam from Eritrea
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Eritrea to Vietnam — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Eritrea to Vietnam, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Eritrea and Vietnam stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Eritrea generally does better on safety, though Vietnam 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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
share of people below the poverty line
Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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 | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) |
View all months
| Month | Asmara | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) | 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) |
| Feb | 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) | 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) |
| Mar | 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) | 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) |
| Apr | 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) | 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) | 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) | 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) |
| Jul | 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) | 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) |
| Aug | 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) |
| Sep | 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) |
| Oct | 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) | 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) | 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) |
Data:
Civil Aviation Authority,
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea and Vietnam. To live, work, or study long-term in Vietnam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vietnam's immigration authority.
Eritrea passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vietnam 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 Vietnam?
With 21.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Vietnam can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Eritrea and Vietnam.
Is Vietnam safe for expats?
Eritrea generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.
How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Eritrea?
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).
What's the weather like in Vietnam compared to Eritrea?
The average high temperature in Hanoi is 82°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Hanoi receives around 64.1 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.
What language do they speak in Vietnam?
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.
