Moving to Eritrea from Estonia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Estonia to Eritrea, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, English and Tigrinya. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 48°F in Tallinn, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Eritrea compared to Estonia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

EE
1.5
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EE
4.4
ER
17.7

Estonia performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

EE
$3,741
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

EE
34.4
ER
0.7

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia 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

EE
13.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EE
7.8t
ER
0.2t

Estonia generally does better on environment, though Eritrea leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

EE
40.4
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

EE
10.8%
ER
11.2%

Estonia performs better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

EE
6.3%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EE
$42,000
ER
$1,600

Estonia 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

EE
77.9 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EE
3.4
ER
41.5

Estonia performs 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.

Tallinn Rain: 27.3 in/yr (693 mm)
48° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tallinn Asmara
Jan–Mar 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Tallinn Asmara
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Estonia passport

Estonia passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Estonia

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Eritrea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Eritrea: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Eritrea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Eritrea safe for expats?

Estonia performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Estonia.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Estonia?

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 34.4 in Estonia. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Estonia: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 48°F in Tallinn. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tallinn gets 27.3 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

EE ER
Population 1,211,524 6,209,262
Currency Euro (€) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Estonian Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +372 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112