Moving to Eritrea from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Lucia to Eritrea — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Lucia and Eritrea stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
ER
17.7

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
ER
0.7

Saint Lucia 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

LC
20.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
ER
0.2t

Saint Lucia 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

LC
10.8
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
ER
11.2%

Saint Lucia 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

LC
11.1%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
ER
$1,600

Saint Lucia 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

LC
79.0 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
ER
41.5

Saint Lucia 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.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Asmara
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Castries Asmara
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Saint Lucia passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.
Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Required
Eritrea passport holders need a visa to enter Saint Lucia.

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?

With 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Eritrea can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saint Lucia and Eritrea.

Is Eritrea safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia 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 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Eritrea compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

LC ER
Population 167,122 6,209,262
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages English Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +291
Time zones 1 1