Moving to Eritrea from Philippines

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Philippines to Eritrea. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 88°F in Manila, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Eritrea compared to Philippines.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

PH
9.7
ER
17.7

Philippines 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

PH
$560
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PH
7.9
ER
0.7

Philippines 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

PH
92.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PH
1.5t
ER
0.2t

Eritrea performs significantly better than Philippines across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PH
7.6
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PH
27.2%
ER
11.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PH
2.2%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PH
$9,700
ER
$1,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PH
70.1 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PH
22.2
ER
41.5

Philippines 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.

Manila Rain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manila Asmara
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Manila Asmara
Jan 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines 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.

Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Philippines

Visa Free
Eritrea passport holders can enter Philippines without a visa.

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?

Philippines 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 Philippines.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Philippines?

Philippines 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 7.9 in Philippines. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.

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At a Glance

PH ER
Population 114,597,229 6,209,262
Currency Philippine Peso (₱) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages English, Filipino Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +63 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911