Moving to Eritrea from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique to Eritrea, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, English and Tigrinya. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Mozambique to Eritrea.

Living there in 2020
966 ↓ 13% vs 2015

people born in Mozambique live in Eritrea · UN DESA

Who's moving to Eritrea?

Top countries of origin for Eritrea's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Eritrea compared to Mozambique.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
ER
17.7

Mozambique generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
ER
0.7

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique 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

MZ
64.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
ER
0.2t

Mozambique 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

MZ
0.2
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
ER
11.2%

Mozambique generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MZ
3.5%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
ER
$1,600

Mozambique generally does better on employment & economy, though Eritrea leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MZ
57.1 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
ER
41.5

Eritrea performs significantly better than Mozambique 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.

Maputo Rain: 32.0 in/yr (814 mm)
81° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Asmara
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Maputo Asmara
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mozambique 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.

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

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?

Mozambique generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Mozambique?

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

MZ ER
Population 31,693,239 6,209,262
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Portuguese Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119