- Cost of Living
- Eritrea
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 171% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 171% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa483 (Taka 2,699) | Taka 328 | + 724% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa120 (Taka 671) | Taka 415 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa125 (Taka 699) | Taka 169 | + 314% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa31 (Taka 173) | Taka 74 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa70 (Taka 394) | Taka 97 | + 306% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (Taka 140) | Taka 63 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (Taka 787) | Taka 359 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa153 (Taka 853) | Taka 146 | + 483% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa28 (Taka 154) | Taka 24 | + 556% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa31 (Taka 171) | Taka 304 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa531 (Taka 2,970) | Taka 2,421 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa62 (Taka 347) | Taka 101 | + 244% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa13 (Taka 70) | Taka 44 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa15,248 (Taka 85,251) | Taka 42,189 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa6,345 (Taka 35,478) | Taka 32,498 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa400 (Taka 2,236) | Taka 3,873 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa6,603 (Taka 36,918) | Taka 42,062 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa3,250 (Taka 18,171) | Taka 24,788 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa300 (Taka 1,677) | Taka 3,366 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Nakfa2,500 (Taka 13,978) | Taka 2,008 | + 596% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa17,500 (Taka 97,843) | Taka 43,783 | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (Taka 27,955) | Taka 14,583 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa325 (Taka 1,817) | Taka 292 | + 523% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 606 | - | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 111% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,200 (Taka 6,709) | Taka 2,177 | + 208% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa750 (Taka 4,193) | Taka 2,485 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa2,100 (Taka 11,741) | Taka 4,501 | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa2,300 (Taka 12,859) | Taka 3,784 | + 240% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (Taka 3,354,622) | Taka 3,124,930 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa30 (Taka 168) | Taka 92 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,575 (Taka 8,806) | Taka 2,504 | + 252% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 160% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa115 (Taka 643) | Taka 297 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa145 (Taka 811) | Taka 476 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 (Taka 1,677) | Taka 1,238 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa156 (Taka 874) | Taka 304 | + 187% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa252 (Taka 1,408) | Taka 344 | + 310% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa50 (Taka 280) | Taka 90 | + 210% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa70 (Taka 391) | Taka 110 | + 257% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa120 (Taka 671) | Taka 326 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa1,374 (Taka 7,683) | Taka 1,455 | + 428% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 (Taka 224) | Taka 756 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,663 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa770 (Taka 4,304) | Taka 4,971 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa112 (Taka 627) | Taka 1,315 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa16 (Taka 88) | Taka 516 | - 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa33 (Taka 183) | Taka 564 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Nakfa8,750 (Taka 48,922) | Taka 35,756 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.71 (Taka 10) | Taka 21 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa375 (Taka 2,097) | Taka 2,557 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa70 (Taka 391) | Taka 228 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,670 prices entered by 376 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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