- Cost of Living
- Eritrea
- Spain
- Asmara
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Asmara, Eritrea compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asmara (Eritrea) is 62% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa110 (€5.98) | €9 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa80 (€4.35) | €6 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | €4.15 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €0.73 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa105 (€5.72) | €1.83 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa18 (€0.97) | €1.00 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa200 (€11) | €7 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa250 (€14) | €1.04 | + 1203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa35 (€1.90) | €0.67 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa15 (€0.82) | €0.47 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa400 (€22) | €12 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa100 (€5.43) | €1.37 | + 298% | |
| 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 (€550) | €528 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa4,500 (€245) | €343 | - 29% | |
| 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 | Nakfa4,085 (€222) | €575 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa2,500 (€136) | €275 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa100 (€5.43) | €80 | - 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €34 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa9,750 (€530) | €406 | + 30% | |
| 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 | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Asmara (Eritrea) is 15% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,283 (€70) | €48 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa544 (€30) | €28 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,370 (€74) | €75 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa1,700 (€92) | €75 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Asmara (Eritrea) is 8% cheaper 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 | Nakfa40 (€2.15) | €1.38 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa125 (€7) | €22 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Asmara (Eritrea) is 87% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa80 (€4.35) | €5.00 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa120 (€7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa75 (€4.08) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €12 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa155 (€8) | €2.50 | + 238% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa300 (€16) | €2.00 | + 715% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa40 (€2.17) | €1.65 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa61 (€3.30) | €1.51 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa62 (€3.37) | €10 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Asmara (Eritrea) is 23% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa438 (€24) | €22 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 (€2.17) | €14 | - 84% | |
| 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 | Nakfa555 (€30) | €50 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa150 (€8) | €8 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa30 (€1.63) | €3.70 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa32 (€1.76) | €3.42 | - 49% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | €700 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa2,667 (€145) | €37 | + 292% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa77 (€4.16) | €4.49 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 98 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Asmara (Eritrea) is 16% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €1,966
(Nakfa36,176)
in Asmara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Algeciras.
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