Moving to Eritrea from New Zealand
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from New Zealand to Eritrea — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from New Zealand to Eritrea. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 62°F in Wellington, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Zealand to Eritrea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
New Zealand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
New Zealand generally does better on environment, though Eritrea leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
New Zealand performs better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
New Zealand performs better than Eritrea across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
New Zealand 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Wellington | Asmara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) |
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| Month | Wellington | Asmara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) |
Data:
New Zealand National Meteorological Service,
Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Eritrea
Visa Required
Eritrea passport holder visiting New Zealand
Visa RequiredData: 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?
New Zealand performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to New Zealand?
New Zealand 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 35.7 in New Zealand. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Eritrea compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 in.
What language do they speak in Eritrea?
The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
