- Cost of Living
- Eritrea
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 153% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa483 (Taka 2,701) | Taka 378 | + 615% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa120 (Taka 671) | Taka 438 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa125 (Taka 699) | Taka 220 | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa31 (Taka 173) | Taka 74 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa70 (Taka 394) | Taka 102 | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (Taka 141) | Taka 56 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (Taka 787) | Taka 330 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa153 (Taka 853) | Taka 148 | + 475% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa28 (Taka 154) | Taka 24 | + 535% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa31 (Taka 171) | Taka 318 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa531 (Taka 2,971) | Taka 2,478 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa62 (Taka 347) | Taka 101 | + 243% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa13 (Taka 70) | Taka 48 | + 45% | |
| 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 85,297) | Taka 43,806 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa6,345 (Taka 35,497) | Taka 35,106 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa400 (Taka 2,238) | Taka 3,522 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa6,603 (Taka 36,938) | Taka 46,238 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa3,250 (Taka 18,181) | Taka 24,863 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa300 (Taka 1,678) | Taka 2,602 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Nakfa2,500 (Taka 13,985) | Taka 1,713 | + 716% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa17,500 (Taka 97,896) | Taka 41,130 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (Taka 27,970) | Taka 14,071 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa325 (Taka 1,818) | Taka 307 | + 492% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 549 | - | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,200 (Taka 6,713) | Taka 2,210 | + 204% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa750 (Taka 4,196) | Taka 2,415 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa2,100 (Taka 11,747) | Taka 5,111 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa2,300 (Taka 12,866) | Taka 3,953 | + 225% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (Taka 3,356,422) | Taka 2,739,980 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa30 (Taka 168) | Taka 88 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,575 (Taka 8,811) | Taka 2,280 | + 286% | |
| Personal Care | + 163% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 163% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa115 (Taka 643) | Taka 300 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa145 (Taka 811) | Taka 540 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 (Taka 1,678) | Taka 1,187 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 339 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa156 (Taka 874) | Taka 302 | + 190% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa252 (Taka 1,409) | Taka 359 | + 292% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa50 (Taka 280) | Taka 91 | + 206% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa70 (Taka 392) | Taka 107 | + 266% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa120 (Taka 671) | Taka 300 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa1,374 (Taka 7,687) | Taka 951 | + 708% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 (Taka 224) | Taka 760 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,046 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa770 (Taka 4,307) | Taka 2,831 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa112 (Taka 627) | Taka 1,364 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa16 (Taka 88) | Taka 305 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa33 (Taka 183) | Taka 501 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Nakfa8,750 (Taka 48,948) | Taka 35,756 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.71 (Taka 10) | Taka 22 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa375 (Taka 2,098) | Taka 2,337 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa70 (Taka 392) | Taka 230 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,384 prices entered by 360 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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