Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 172% | |||
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Food in Eritrea is 172% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Eritrea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (Taka 1,178) | Taka 324 | + 264% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (Taka 1,072) | Taka 492 | + 118% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (Taka 2,144) | Taka 196 | + 994% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (Taka 181) | Taka 92 | + 96% | |
12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (Taka 513) | Taka 135 | + 281% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (Taka 179) | Taka 78 | + 129% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (Taka 1,008) | Taka 608 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (Taka 893) | Taka 223 | + 300% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (Taka 214) | Taka 33 | + 555% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (Taka 162) | Taka 384 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (Taka 1,967) | Taka 1,406 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (Taka 107) | Taka 111 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (Taka 122) | Taka 70 | + 73% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Eritrea is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Eritrea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 43,758 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (Taka 57,179) | Taka 25,202 | + 127% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (Taka 21,442) | Taka 3,035 | + 607% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (Taka 37,043) | Taka 22,952 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (Taka 35,737) | Taka 18,549 | + 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (Taka 14,295) | Taka 7,137 | + 100% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (Taka 7,147) | Taka 1,213 | + 489% | |
40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (Taka 79,335) | Taka 31,061 | + 155% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (Taka 35,737) | Taka 17,904 | + 100% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (Taka 715) | Taka 417 | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (Taka 1,429) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 103% | |||
Clothes in Eritrea is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Eritrea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (Taka 3,966) | Taka 2,410 | + 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (Taka 7,151) | Taka 3,066 | + 133% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (Taka 8,222) | Taka 6,410 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (Taka 6,620) | Taka 4,273 | + 55% | |
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 4,000,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (Taka 227) | Taka 107 | + 112% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,440 | - | |
Personal Care | + 82% | |||
Personal Care in Eritrea is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Eritrea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (Taka 179) | Taka 285 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (Taka 643) | Taka 513 | + 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (Taka 858) | Taka 425 | + 102% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Taka 893) | Taka 333 | + 168% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Taka 894) | Taka 376 | + 138% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (Taka 393) | Taka 85 | + 362% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (Taka 465) | Taka 89 | + 423% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 445 | - | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Eritrea is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Eritrea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (Taka 2,732) | Taka 1,308 | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 852 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (Taka 3,931) | Taka 1,768 | + 122% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (Taka 6,538) | Taka 2,051 | + 219% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (Taka 715) | Taka 999 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (Taka 179) | Taka 248 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (Taka 171) | Taka 564 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (Taka 62,539) | Taka 35,756 | + 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (Taka 11) | Taka 2.94 | + 265% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (Taka 2,322) | Taka 2,601 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (Taka 357) | Taka 287 | + 24% | |
TOTAL | + 70% |

These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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