Moving to Eritrea from Nepal

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nepal 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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

NP
2.1
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NP
28.2
ER
17.7

Nepal 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

NP
$332
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NP
8.7
ER
0.7

Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NP
76.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NP
0.5t
ER
0.2t

Nepal 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

NP
4.7
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NP
8.3%
ER
11.2%

Nepal 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

NP
10.7%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NP
$4,700
ER
$1,600

Nepal 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

NP
72.4 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NP
25.1
ER
41.5

Nepal generally does better on family life, though Eritrea leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kathmandu Asmara
Jan–Mar 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Kathmandu Asmara
Jan 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.

Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Nepal

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

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?

Nepal 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 2.1 in Nepal.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Nepal?

Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 8.7 in Nepal. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 77°F in Kathmandu. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Kathmandu gets 56.1 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

NP ER
Population 30,666,598 6,209,262
Currency Nepalese Rupee (NPR) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Nepali Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +977 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100