Moving to Eritrea from Tunisia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tunisia to Eritrea? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Eritrea compared to Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
ER
17.7

Tunisia 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

TN
$1,112
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
ER
0.7

Tunisia 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

TN
55.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
ER
0.2t

Tunisia 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

TN
13.7
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
ER
11.2%

Tunisia 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

TN
15.1%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
ER
$1,600

Tunisia 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

TN
76.8 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
ER
41.5

Tunisia 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.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Asmara
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Tunis Asmara
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°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 Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Eritrea: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Eritrea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Eritrea safe for expats?

Tunisia performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia 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 12.9 in Tunisia. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

TN ER
Population 11,896,972 6,209,262
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Arabic Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197