Moving to Eritrea from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tajikistan to Eritrea, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
ER
17.7

Tajikistan 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

TJ
$364
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
ER
0.7

Tajikistan 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

TJ
159.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
ER
0.2t

Eritrea performs significantly better than Tajikistan 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

TJ
0.1
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
ER
11.2%

Tajikistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
ER
$1,600

Tajikistan 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

TJ
69.4 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
ER
41.5

Tajikistan 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.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Asmara
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Dushanbe Asmara
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Eritrea passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Tajikistan.

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?

Tajikistan performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan 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 21.3 in Tajikistan. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ ER
Population 9,119,347 6,209,262
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Russian, Tajik Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +992 +291
Time zones 1 1