Moving to Eritrea from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Eritrea, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, English and Tigrinya. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
ER
17.7

Luxembourg 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

LU
$8,808
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
ER
0.7

Luxembourg 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
ER
0.2t

Luxembourg 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

LU
38.7
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
ER
11.2%

Luxembourg 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

LU
5.2%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
ER
$1,600

Luxembourg 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

LU
83.0 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
ER
41.5

Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Asmara
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Luxembourg Asmara
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

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?

Luxembourg performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg 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 29.9 in Luxembourg. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU ER
Population 650,364 6,209,262
Currency Euro (€) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112