Eritrea is a country in East Africa. Formerly an Italian colony, the country shares a common language and culture with its large neighbor, Ethiopia, which it was once a part of until Eritrea gained its independence in 1993. It used to be Africa's youngest country until 2011, which was when South Sudan gained its independence.
Global Score: 3.7
Expenses Score: 7.5
Safety Score: 7.2
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1.3HDI:
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.17Democracy:
1.97Expression:
.24Freedom:
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$50.00Renting (Center):
$475.00Renting (Suburb):
$400.00Meal:
$360.00Market (Western):
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