Cost of living in Asmara (Eritrea) is 43% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Asmara (Eritrea) is 46% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Asmara | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa176 (7,089 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa122 (4,890 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa199 (7,990 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | + 120% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa29 (1,158 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | Nakfa80 (3,208 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa23 (915 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa152 (6,125 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa143 (5,755 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 272% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa29 (1,156 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa25 (997 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa447 (17,946 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | + 139% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa54 (2,167 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa15 (583 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 107% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Asmara (Eritrea) is 7% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Asmara | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Nakfa12,802 (514,221 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa6,233 (250,367 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (120,501 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,485 (220,331 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa4,711 (189,236 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa1,018 (40,898 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,866 (74,964 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | + 242% | |
40” flat screen tv | Nakfa12,868 (516,852 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | + 99% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (200,835 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | + 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa258 (10,369 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 122% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (8,033 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 2% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Asmara (Eritrea) is 8% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Asmara | Abidjan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa962 (38,649 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa732 (29,390 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,461 (58,699 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa1,439 (57,809 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 1% | |
Transportation | + 150% | |||
Transportation in Asmara (Eritrea) is 150% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa595,737 (23,928,928 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 91% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (1,272 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 96% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,858 (74,637 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 194% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Nakfa184 (7,409 Franc) | 5,549 Franc | + 34% | |
Personal Care | + 80% | |||
Personal Care in Asmara (Eritrea) is 80% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Asmara | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa77 (3,091 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa130 (5,233 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 (12,050 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | - 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (4,820 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | + 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa153 (6,130 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | + 127% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa231 (9,289 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 318% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa52 (2,093 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 177% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa62 (2,489 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa106 (4,261 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 35% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Asmara (Eritrea) is 15% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Asmara | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa405 (16,263 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 8,921 Franc | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (22,092 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa647 (25,981 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa128 (5,153 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa22 (874 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa29 (1,162 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,443 (339,114 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.65 (66 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa1,354 (54,375 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa63 (2,551 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 194% | |
TOTAL | + 43% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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