Moving to Eritrea from Lebanon

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.2
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
ER
17.7

Lebanon 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

LB
$644
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.8
ER
0.9

Lebanon 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

LB
59.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
ER
0.2t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LB
7.3
ER
0.2
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
ER
11.2%

Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.0%
ER
6.0%
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2011

share of people below the poverty line

LB
27.4%
ER
50.0%

Lebanon generally does better on employment & economy, though Eritrea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LB
77.9 yrs
ER
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
15.3
ER
24.7

Lebanon performs better than Eritrea across all family life metrics.

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Asmara
Jan–Mar — 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun — 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep — 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec — 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Beirut Asmara
Jan — 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb — 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar — 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr — 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May — 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun — 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul — 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug — 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep — 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct — 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov — 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec — 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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?

Lebanon performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 26.8 in Lebanon. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB ER
Population 5,849,421 3,607,003
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Arabic, French Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —