Moving to Eritrea from Vietnam

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Eritrea compared to Vietnam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

VN
1.5
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
ER
17.7

Vietnam 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

VN
$690
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VN
8.3
ER
0.7

Vietnam 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

VN
52.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
ER
0.2t

Vietnam 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

VN
21.7
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VN
18.1%
ER
11.2%

Vietnam 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

VN
1.6%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$13,700
ER
$1,600

Vietnam 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

VN
75.5 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
14.8
ER
41.5

Vietnam 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.

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Hanoi Asmara
Jan–Mar 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Hanoi Asmara
Jan 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Vietnam

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

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?

Vietnam performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Vietnam?

Vietnam 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 8.3 in Vietnam. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

VN ER
Population 103,808,319 6,209,262
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Vietnamese Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +84 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113