Moving to Eritrea from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pakistan to Eritrea. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 90°F in Karachi, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Eritrea compared to Pakistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.3
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
ER
17.7

Pakistan 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

PK
$152
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PK
11.6
ER
0.9

Pakistan 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

PK
105.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
ER
0.2t

Eritrea performs significantly better than Pakistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PK
1.5
ER
0.2
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
110.0%
ER
11.2%

Pakistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.4%
ER
6.0%
Poverty rate World Bank, 2024

share of people below the poverty line

PK
28.9%
ER
50.0%

Pakistan performs better than Eritrea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PK
67.8 yrs
ER
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
48.2
ER
24.7

Eritrea performs significantly better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

Weather in Eritrea vs Pakistan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Karachi Rain: 6.9 in/yr (176 mm)
90° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Karachi Asmara
Jan–Mar 84°/58°F (29°/15°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 96°/79°F (35°/26°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/80°F (33°/27°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/63°F (32°/17°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Karachi Asmara
Jan 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.5°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 83°/57°F (28.4°/14.0°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 90°/65°F (32.2°/18.6°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 95°/73°F (34.8°/23.0°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 96°/80°F (35.5°/26.6°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 96°/83°F (35.4°/28.3°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 92°/82°F (33.3°/27.6°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 90°/79°F (32.1°/26.3°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 92°/78°F (33.2°/25.7°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 96°/71°F (35.5°/21.9°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 90°/62°F (32.5°/16.8°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 83°/55°F (28.2°/12.7°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Can you move from Pakistan to Eritrea?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Eritrea passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.

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?

Pakistan performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Pakistan?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 11.6 in Pakistan. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 90°F in Karachi. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Karachi gets 6.9 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK ER
Population 255,219,554 3,607,003
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages English, Urdu Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 —