Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 168% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Eritrea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (Taka 1,336) | Taka 267 | + 400% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (Taka 1,216) | Taka 546 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (Taka 2,432) | Taka 218 | + 1016% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (Taka 205) | Taka 92 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (Taka 582) | Taka 154 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (Taka 203) | Taka 88 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (Taka 1,144) | Taka 475 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (Taka 1,013) | Taka 305 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (Taka 243) | Taka 56 | + 336% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (Taka 184) | Taka 407 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (Taka 2,231) | Taka 1,595 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (Taka 122) | Taka 137 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (Taka 138) | Taka 76 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Eritrea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 38,619 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa6,200 (Taka 50,267) | Taka 21,828 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (Taka 24,323) | Taka 5,017 | + 385% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa15,000 (Taka 121,613) | Taka 25,126 | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (Taka 40,538) | Taka 15,134 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (Taka 16,215) | Taka 10,000 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (Taka 8,108) | Taka 1,380 | + 487% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa10,000 (Taka 81,075) | Taka 44,973 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (Taka 40,538) | Taka 9,570 | + 324% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (Taka 811) | Taka 533 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (Taka 1,622) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 166% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 166% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Eritrea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (Taka 4,499) | Taka 2,114 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (Taka 8,111) | Taka 2,450 | + 231% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (Taka 9,326) | Taka 4,870 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (Taka 7,509) | Taka 4,397 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Eritrea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa300,000 (Taka 2,432,260) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (Taka 257) | Taka 109 | + 137% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,433 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Eritrea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (Taka 203) | Taka 836 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (Taka 730) | Taka 682 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (Taka 973) | Taka 360 | + 170% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Taka 1,013) | Taka 411 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Taka 1,014) | Taka 625 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (Taka 446) | Taka 102 | + 338% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (Taka 527) | Taka 129 | + 308% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 380 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Eritrea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (Taka 3,099) | Taka 1,745 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 1,011 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (Taka 4,459) | Taka 3,000 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (Taka 7,416) | Taka 3,597 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (Taka 811) | Taka 1,519 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (Taka 203) | Taka 253 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (Taka 194) | Taka 580 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (Taka 70,941) | Taka 35,756 | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (Taka 12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (Taka 2,634) | Taka 2,307 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (Taka 405) | Taka 327 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 372 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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