- Cost of Living
- Eritrea
- Spain
- Asmara
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Asmara, Eritrea compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asmara (Eritrea) is 28% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa115 (€7) | €9 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa80 (€4.54) | €6 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | €4.15 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €0.73 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa84 (€4.76) | €1.83 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa20 (€1.13) | €1.00 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.04 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €0.67 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa15 (€0.85) | €0.47 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa400 (€23) | €12 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa100 (€5.67) | €1.37 | + 315% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €0.82 | - | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Asmara (Eritrea) is 24% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa10,124 (€574) | €528 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa4,500 (€255) | €343 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €103 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa4,148 (€235) | €575 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa2,500 (€142) | €275 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa100 (€5.67) | €80 | - 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €34 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa1,500 (€85) | €406 | - 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €92 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €2.00 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Asmara (Eritrea) is 21% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,283 (€73) | €48 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa544 (€31) | €28 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,370 (€78) | €75 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa1,700 (€96) | €75 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Asmara (Eritrea) is 3% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,340 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa50 (€2.84) | €1.38 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa100 (€5.67) | €22 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Asmara (Eritrea) is 101% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.00 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa75 (€4.25) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €12 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa188 (€11) | €2.50 | + 325% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa300 (€17) | €2.00 | + 751% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.65 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa40 (€2.27) | €1.51 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa75 (€4.25) | €10 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Asmara (Eritrea) is 65% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa417 (€24) | €22 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 (€2.27) | €14 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €83 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa409 (€23) | €50 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa150 (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa30 (€1.70) | €3.70 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa34 (€1.95) | €3.42 | - 43% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €250 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa5,000 (€284) | €37 | + 667% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa77 (€4.34) | €4.49 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 72 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2017.
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Cost of living in Asmara (Eritrea) is 20% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,034
(Nakfa35,868)
in Asmara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Algeciras.
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