Moving to Eritrea from Saudi Arabia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Saudi Arabia to Eritrea — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Eritrea. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 92°F in Riyadh, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saudi Arabia to Eritrea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Saudi Arabia 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
Eritrea performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Saudi Arabia 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Saudi Arabia 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 | Riyadh | Asmara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) | 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) | 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) | 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) | 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) |
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| Month | Riyadh | Asmara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) | 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) |
| Feb | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) | 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) |
| Mar | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) | 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) |
| Apr | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) | 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) |
| May | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) | 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) |
| Jun | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) | 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) | 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) |
| Aug | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) | 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) |
| Sep | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) | 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) |
| Oct | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) | 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) |
| Nov | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) | 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) |
| Dec | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) | 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) |
Data:
National Center for Meteorology,
Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Eritrea
Visa Required
Eritrea passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
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?
Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Eritrea leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.
How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia 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 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).
What's the weather like in Eritrea compared to Saudi Arabia?
The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.
What language do they speak in Eritrea?
The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.
