Moving to Eritrea from Maryland

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

MD
33.4%
ER
5.0%

Eritrea performs significantly better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MD
91.6%
ER
22.0%

Maryland performs better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MD
3.7%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$69,127
ER
$1,600

Maryland performs better than Eritrea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MD
76.8 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs

Maryland performs better than Eritrea across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Annapolis Rain: 47.3 in/yr (1201 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Annapolis Asmara
Jan–Mar 50°/33°F (10°/0°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 59°/42°F (15°/6°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Annapolis Asmara
Jan 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
United States passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.
Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Eritrea passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Usually fine from major cities in Eritrea. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Maryland?

Eritrea performs significantly better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 68°F in Annapolis. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Annapolis gets 47.3 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Maryland, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

ER
Population 5,773,552 6,209,262
Currency United States Dollar ($) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages English Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +291
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911