Moving to Eritrea from Montenegro

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montenegro to Eritrea, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Eritrea compared to Montenegro.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ME
2.5
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ME
9.1
ER
17.7

Montenegro 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

ME
$2,908
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ME
27.5
ER
0.7

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ME
60.0
ER
78.0

Montenegro 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

ME
31.3
ER
0.2
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

ME
4,564 kWh
ER
102 kWh

Montenegro 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

ME
15.2%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ME
$27,800
ER
$1,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ME
77.8 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ME
3.2
ER
41.5

Montenegro 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.

Podgorica Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1661 mm)
69° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Podgorica Asmara
Jan–Mar 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
View all months
Month Podgorica Asmara
Jan 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montenegro 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.

Montenegro passport

Montenegro passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Montenegro

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Eritrea: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Eritrea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Eritrea safe for expats?

Montenegro performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Montenegro.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Montenegro?

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 27.5 in Montenegro. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

ME ER
Population 604,966 6,209,262
Currency Euro (€) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Montenegrin Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +382 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112