Moving to Eritrea from Israel

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Israel to Eritrea.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IL
1.6
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IL
4.2
ER
17.7

Israel performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IL
$4,033
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
ER
0.7

Israel 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

IL
15.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
ER
0.2t

Israel 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

IL
29.4
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
ER
11.2%

Israel 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

IL
3.4%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
ER
$1,600

Israel 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

IL
83.3 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
ER
41.5

Israel 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.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Asmara
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Jerusalem Asmara
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Israel

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

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?

Israel performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Israel?

Israel 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 37.1 in Israel. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL ER
Population 8,914,885 6,209,262
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100