Moving to Eritrea from Panama

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Panama to Eritrea, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, English and Tigrinya. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 93°F in Panama City, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PA
11.3
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PA
7.3
ER
17.7

Panama 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

PA
$3,318
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PA
17.3
ER
0.7

Panama 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

PA
17.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PA
2.7t
ER
0.2t

Panama 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

PA
15.5
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PA
0.9%
ER
11.2%

Panama 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

PA
6.7%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PA
$35,800
ER
$1,600

Panama 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

PA
77.6 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PA
16.4
ER
41.5

Panama 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.

Panama City Rain: 75.1 in/yr (1907 mm)
93° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Panama City Asmara
Jan–Mar 94°/65°F (34°/18°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/21°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/70°F (34°/21°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 91°/68°F (33°/20°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Panama City Asmara
Jan 92°/65°F (33.4°/18.5°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 94°/65°F (34.2°/18.4°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 95°/65°F (34.8°/18.4°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 96°/67°F (35.4°/19.5°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.5°/21.1°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 93°/70°F (33.8°/21.3°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 93°/70°F (33.9°/21.0°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 93°/70°F (33.9°/20.9°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 91°/70°F (32.9°/21.0°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 91°/69°F (32.6°/20.8°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 91°/69°F (32.9°/20.3°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 92°/67°F (33.3°/19.2°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Panama 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.

Panama passport

Panama passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Panama

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

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?

Panama performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.3 in Panama.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Panama?

Panama 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 17.3 in Panama. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Panama: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 93°F in Panama City. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Panama City gets 75.1 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

PA ER
Population 4,337,768 6,209,262
Currency Panamanian Balboa (PAB) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Spanish Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +507 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911