Moving to Eritrea from Guatemala

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guatemala to Eritrea, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GT
20.0
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GT
12.6
ER
17.7

Guatemala generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GT
$935
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GT
12.8
ER
0.7

Guatemala 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

GT
40.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GT
1.1t
ER
0.2t

Guatemala 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

GT
3.7
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GT
5.7%
ER
11.2%

Guatemala 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

GT
2.7%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GT
$12,700
ER
$1,600

Guatemala generally does better on employment & economy, though Eritrea leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GT
72.9 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GT
26.2
ER
41.5

Guatemala 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.

Guatemala City Rain: 46.7 in/yr (1186 mm)
77° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Guatemala City Asmara
Jan–Mar 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Guatemala City Asmara
Jan 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH), Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala 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.

Guatemala passport

Guatemala passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Guatemala

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Eritrea has 0.2 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 Eritrea safe for expats?

Guatemala generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.0 in Guatemala.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Guatemala?

Guatemala 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 12.8 in Guatemala. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

GT ER
Population 17,703,190 6,209,262
Currency Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Spanish Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +502 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110