Cost of living in Asmara, Eritrea

Summary of cost of living in Asmara

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Nakfa61,947
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Nakfa21,710
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Asmara
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Nakfa176
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Nakfa122
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Nakfa199
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Nakfa29
12 eggs, large Nakfa80
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Nakfa23
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Nakfa152
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Nakfa143
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Nakfa29
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Nakfa25
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Nakfa447
2 liters of coca-cola Nakfa54
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Nakfa15
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Nakfa12,802
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Nakfa6,233
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Nakfa3,000
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Nakfa5,485
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Nakfa4,711
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Nakfa1,018
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Nakfa1,866
40” flat screen tv Nakfa12,868
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Nakfa5,000
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Nakfa258
Hourly rate for cleaning help Nakfa200
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Nakfa962
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Nakfa732
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Nakfa1,461
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Nakfa1,439
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Nakfa595,737
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Nakfa32
Monthly ticket public transport Nakfa1,858
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Nakfa184
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Nakfa77
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Nakfa130
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Nakfa300
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Nakfa120
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Nakfa153
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Nakfa231
4 rolls of toilet paper Nakfa52
Tube of toothpaste Nakfa62
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Nakfa106
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Nakfa405
2 tickets to the movies -
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Nakfa550
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Nakfa647
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Nakfa128
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Nakfa22
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Nakfa29
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Nakfa8,443
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Nakfa1.65
1 month of gym membership in business district Nakfa1,354
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Nakfa63
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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