Eritrea
Asmara
capital city of Eritrea
21°C · this month$1,550/mo963,0002,325 m23 missions from 23 countries
Live & travel in Asmara
Monthly budget
$1,550/mo
Prices vs USA: 35%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 15 ERN
Internet access
14%
of people online
Air quality
33.7
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
English, Arabic, Tigrinya
Emergency
116 · 114 · 113
Plug types
Europlug, Type L
Calling code
+291
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jul 30, 2023
Climate by month
Temperature °CRain mm
Best months:JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 57%
Embassies & consulates in Asmara
23 missions from 23 countries
Embassy 20
ChinaEmbassy · AsmaraDjiboutiEmbassy of DjiboutiEgyptشارع مرسى فاطمة, أسمرةFranceWarsay Street Saba buildingGermany+291-1-121852IndiaHouse No. 6, City Centre StreetIsrael+291 1 188599Italy+291 1 120160JapanMaisonette 6, Hotel Asmara PalaceDeb. Mie 04, Expo AreaLibyaEmbassy of LibyaQatarQatar EmbassyRussia+291(1) 12-71-72Saudi ArabiaSymbol Area - Ras Demaira Street -Street no.748South AfricaHouse 51/53, Hitseito Street 245, TiravaloSouth SudanEmbassy of the Republic of South SudanSudanEmbassy of the Republic of SudanTürkiye+291 1 110 850United Kingdom66-68 Mariam Ghimbi StreetUnited States+291 1-12-0004YemenHday Street شارع هدي, أسمرة
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Asmara
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Where to eat in Asmara
Restaurants and cafés
- Bar Zilli
Sematat Ave
- Albergo Italia
for authentic Italian food
- Alba Bistro
Opp. Post Office
- The Spaghetti and Pizza House
Harnet Avenue
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Asmara · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Asmara?
The travel guide to Asmara lists Bar Zilli, Albergo Italia, Alba Bistro, and The Spaghetti and Pizza House.
Is Asmara safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Eritrea at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 15.6 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Asmara?
Roughly $1,550 per month for a remote worker, based on Eritrea price levels (35% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Asmara in November?
In November Asmara averages a high of 33°C, a low of 11°C and about 6 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Asmara?
23 diplomatic missions, including China (Embassy), Djibouti (Embassy), Egypt (Embassy), France (Embassy), Germany (Embassy), India (Embassy), Israel (Embassy), and Italy (Embassy).
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.