Moving to Eritrea from Minnesota

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Minnesota to Eritrea? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Minnesota to Eritrea. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 56°F in Saint Paul, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Eritrea compared to Minnesota.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

MN
33.9%
ER
5.0%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

MN
91.0%
ER
22.0%

Minnesota 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

MN
4.3%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$68,478
ER
$1,600

Minnesota 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

MN
79.1 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs

Minnesota 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.

Saint Paul Rain: 28.5 in/yr (724 mm)
56° / 38°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Saint Paul Asmara
Jan–Mar 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Saint Paul Asmara
Jan 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°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?

From major Eritrea cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Minnesota and Eritrea are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Minnesota?

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

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 56°F in Saint Paul. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Saint Paul gets 28.5 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

ER
Population 5,303,925 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