Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Eritrea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (Taka 962) | Taka 532 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (Taka 876) | Taka 488 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (Taka 1,751) | Taka 263 | + 566% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (Taka 148) | Taka 98 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (Taka 419) | Taka 134 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (Taka 146) | Taka 96 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (Taka 823) | Taka 329 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (Taka 730) | Taka 203 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (Taka 175) | Taka 27 | + 538% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (Taka 132) | Taka 530 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (Taka 1,606) | Taka 1,346 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (Taka 88) | Taka 112 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (Taka 99) | Taka 58 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Eritrea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 43,087 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (Taka 46,699) | Taka 21,416 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (Taka 17,512) | Taka 4,489 | + 290% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (Taka 30,254) | Taka 37,342 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (Taka 29,187) | Taka 20,129 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (Taka 11,675) | Taka 3,105 | + 276% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (Taka 5,837) | Taka 947 | + 516% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (Taka 64,795) | Taka 36,542 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (Taka 29,187) | Taka 16,205 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (Taka 584) | Taka 369 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (Taka 1,167) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Eritrea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (Taka 3,240) | Taka 2,612 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (Taka 5,840) | Taka 3,117 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (Taka 6,715) | Taka 9,947 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (Taka 5,407) | Taka 6,827 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Eritrea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,773,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (Taka 185) | Taka 91 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,696 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Eritrea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (Taka 146) | Taka 296 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (Taka 525) | Taka 1,395 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,191 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (Taka 700) | Taka 498 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Taka 730) | Taka 208 | + 250% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Taka 730) | Taka 690 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (Taka 321) | Taka 173 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (Taka 380) | Taka 229 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Eritrea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (Taka 2,231) | Taka 1,410 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 885 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (Taka 3,211) | Taka 1,939 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (Taka 5,340) | Taka 3,617 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (Taka 584) | Taka 1,328 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (Taka 146) | Taka 393 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (Taka 140) | Taka 594 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (Taka 51,077) | Taka 35,756 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (Taka 9) | Taka 2.19 | + 299% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (Taka 1,897) | Taka 1,057 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (Taka 292) | Taka 264 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 586 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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