Moving to Eritrea from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar 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 Madagascar to Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
ER
17.7

Eritrea performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MG
$63
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
ER
0.7

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MG
58.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
ER
0.2t

Madagascar performs better than Eritrea across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MG
0.1
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
ER
11.2%

Eritrea performs significantly better than Madagascar across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MG
3.1%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
ER
$1,600

Madagascar 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

MG
68.2 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
ER
41.5

Madagascar 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.

Antananarivo Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1198 mm)
76° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Asmara
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Antananarivo Asmara
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Madagascar 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.

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Eritrea passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Madagascar.

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?

Eritrea performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Madagascar?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in health coverage index. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

MG ER
Population 28,172,462 6,209,262
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages French, Malagasy Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +291
Time zones 1 1