Moving to Eritrea from Singapore

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Singapore to Eritrea. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 89°F in Singapore, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SG
0.1
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SG
1.9
ER
17.7

Singapore 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

SG
$6,551
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SG
26.0
ER
0.7

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore 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

SG
23.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SG
9.8t
ER
0.2t

Singapore 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

SG
37.7
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SG
83.1%
ER
11.2%

Singapore 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

SG
3.5%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SG
$127,500
ER
$1,600

Singapore 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

SG
86.3 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SG
1.6
ER
41.5

Singapore 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.

Singapore Rain: 83.2 in/yr (2113 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Singapore Asmara
Jan–Mar 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Singapore Asmara
Jan 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Singapore Meteorological Service Singapore, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.

Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Singapore

Visa Free
Eritrea passport holders can enter Singapore 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?

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?

Singapore performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Singapore?

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 26.0 in Singapore. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.

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At a Glance

SG ER
Population 5,921,231 6,209,262
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +65 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999