Moving to Eritrea from Serbia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Serbia to Eritrea, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, English and Tigrinya. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RS
1.0
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
ER
17.7

Serbia 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

RS
$2,303
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
ER
0.7

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RS
45.0
ER
78.0

Serbia performs better than Eritrea 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

RS
29.3
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
ER
11.2%

Serbia 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

RS
8.7%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
ER
$1,600

Serbia 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

RS
74.2 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
ER
41.5

Serbia 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.

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Asmara
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Belgrade Asmara
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Serbia

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

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?

Serbia performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Serbia.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Serbia?

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

RS ER
Population 6,739,471 6,209,262
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Serbian Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112