Moving to Eritrea from Ukraine

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ukraine to Eritrea, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, English and Tigrinya. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 56°F in Kiev, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Eritrea compared to Ukraine.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UA
3.8
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UA
10.5
ER
17.7

Ukraine 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

UA
$1,382
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UA
29.9
ER
0.7

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine 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

UA
66.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UA
3.1t
ER
0.2t

Ukraine 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

UA
18.3
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UA
12.3%
ER
11.2%

Ukraine 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

UA
9.8%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UA
$16,200
ER
$1,600

Ukraine 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

UA
73.5 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UA
7.3
ER
41.5

Ukraine 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.

Kiev Rain: 23.8 in/yr (605 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kiev Asmara
Jan–Mar 36°/25°F (2°/-4°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/51°F (20°/10°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 43°/33°F (6°/1°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Kiev Asmara
Jan 31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ukraine 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.

Ukraine passport

Ukraine passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Ukraine

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

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?

Ukraine performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.8 in Ukraine.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Ukraine?

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 29.9 in Ukraine. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ukraine: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 56°F in Kiev. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Kiev gets 23.8 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

UA ER
Population 43,528,136 6,209,262
Currency Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Ukrainian Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +380 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112