Moving to Eritrea from Ireland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ireland to Eritrea. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 56°F in Dublin, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IE
0.9
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IE
2.8
ER
17.7

Ireland 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

IE
$8,772
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IE
40.6
ER
0.7

Ireland 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IE
6.0t
ER
0.2t

Ireland 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

IE
32.1
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IE
22.2%
ER
11.2%

Ireland 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

IE
4.3%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$115,600
ER
$1,600

Ireland performs 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

IE
81.7 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IE
3.5
ER
41.5

Ireland 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.

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dublin Asmara
Jan–Mar 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Dublin Asmara
Jan 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Ireland

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

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?

Ireland performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Ireland.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Ireland?

Ireland 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 40.6 in Ireland. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE ER
Population 5,275,004 6,209,262
Currency Euro (€) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages English, Irish Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +353 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112