Moving to Eritrea from Gambia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Gambia to Eritrea? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Gambia to Eritrea. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 90°F in Banjul, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Eritrea compared to Gambia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Eritrea performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
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
Gambia 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
Gambia generally does better on environment, though Eritrea leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Gambia performs better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Eritrea generally does better on employment & economy, though Gambia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Gambia generally does better on family life, though Eritrea leads in literacy rate.
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 | Banjul | Asmara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) | 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) |
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| Month | Banjul | Asmara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) | 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) |
| Feb | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) | 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) |
| Mar | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) | 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) |
| Apr | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) | 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) |
| May | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) | 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) |
| Jun | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) | 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) | 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) | 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) |
| Oct | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) | 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) |
| Nov | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) | 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) |
| Dec | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) | 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) |
Data:
Department of Water Resources,
Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia 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.
Gambia passport holder visiting Eritrea
Visa Required
Eritrea passport holder visiting Gambia
Visa FreeData: 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?
Eritrea performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Gambia?
Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).
What's the weather like in Eritrea compared to Gambia?
The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Eritrea?
The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Gambia, the official language is English.
