Moving to Eritrea from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Eritrea. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 93°F in Abu Dhabi, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Eritrea compared to United Arab Emirates.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
0.5
ER
14.6
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
5.9
ER
17.7

United Arab Emirates performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AE
$3,727
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AE
29.1
ER
0.7

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AE
70.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AE
18.3t
ER
0.2t

United Arab Emirates generally does better on environment, though Eritrea leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AE
40.0
ER
0.2
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AE
1533.3%
ER
11.2%

United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AE
2.7%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$75,600
ER
$1,600

United Arab Emirates performs better than Eritrea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AE
79.6 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
5.1
ER
41.5

United Arab Emirates 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.

Abu DhabiRain: 3.5 in/yr (89 mm)
93°/68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsAbu DhabiAsmara
Jan–Mar78°/56°F (26°/14°C)75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun99°/72°F (37°/22°C)77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep106°/81°F (41°/27°C)72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec87°/64°F (31°/18°C)71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
View all months
MonthAbu DhabiAsmara
Jan75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C)73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C)75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C)77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C)76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C)77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C)77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C)71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C)71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C)74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C)71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C)71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°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 United Arab Emirates 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.

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.
Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

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

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?

United Arab Emirates performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in United Arab Emirates.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates 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 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).

What's the weather like in Eritrea compared to United Arab Emirates?

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

AE ER
Population9,915,8036,209,262
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
LanguagesArabicArabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+971+291
Time zones11
Emergency number999