Cost of living in Asmara (Eritrea) is 5% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Asmara (Eritrea) is 21% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Asmara | Abobo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa176 (7,135 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 257% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa122 (4,922 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa199 (8,042 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa29 (1,166 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Nakfa80 (3,228 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa23 (921 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa152 (6,165 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa143 (5,793 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa29 (1,163 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa25 (1,003 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa447 (18,062 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa54 (2,181 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa15 (587 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Asmara (Eritrea) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Asmara | Abobo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Nakfa12,802 (517,560 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa6,233 (251,992 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (121,283 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,485 (221,761 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa4,711 (190,464 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa1,018 (41,164 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,866 (75,450 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Nakfa12,868 (520,208 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (202,139 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa258 (10,437 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (8,086 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Asmara (Eritrea) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Asmara | Abobo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa962 (38,900 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa732 (29,581 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,461 (59,080 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa1,439 (58,185 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Asmara (Eritrea) is 19% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Asmara | Abobo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa595,737 (24,084,297 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (1,280 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,858 (75,121 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Nakfa184 (7,458 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Asmara (Eritrea) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Asmara | Abobo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa77 (3,111 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa130 (5,267 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 (12,128 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (4,851 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa153 (6,170 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa231 (9,349 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa52 (2,107 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa62 (2,506 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa106 (4,289 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Asmara (Eritrea) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Asmara | Abobo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa405 (16,369 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (22,235 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa647 (26,150 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa128 (5,186 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa22 (879 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa29 (1,170 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,443 (341,316 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.65 (67 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa1,354 (54,728 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa63 (2,567 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
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 27, 2024.
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