Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 135% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (Taka 932) | Taka 228 | + 308% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (Taka 848) | Taka 356 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (Taka 1,695) | Taka 188 | + 800% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (Taka 143) | Taka 76 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (Taka 406) | Taka 106 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (Taka 141) | Taka 57 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (Taka 797) | Taka 511 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (Taka 706) | Taka 159 | + 345% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (Taka 170) | Taka 30 | + 465% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (Taka 128) | Taka 448 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (Taka 1,555) | Taka 1,484 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (Taka 85) | Taka 103 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (Taka 96) | Taka 42 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 64,159 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (Taka 45,209) | Taka 35,369 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (Taka 16,953) | Taka 4,449 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (Taka 29,289) | Taka 39,073 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (Taka 28,255) | Taka 22,885 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (Taka 11,302) | Taka 4,140 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (Taka 5,651) | Taka 1,133 | + 399% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,700 (Taka 66,118) | Taka 37,922 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (Taka 28,255) | Taka 15,038 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (Taka 565) | Taka 360 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (Taka 1,130) | Taka 621 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (Taka 3,136) | Taka 1,987 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (Taka 5,654) | Taka 2,314 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (Taka 6,501) | Taka 6,592 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (Taka 5,234) | Taka 4,486 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (Taka 3,390,653) | Taka 2,688,560 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (Taka 179) | Taka 94 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa300 (Taka 1,695) | Taka 2,108 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (Taka 141) | Taka 129 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (Taka 509) | Taka 491 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,039 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (Taka 678) | Taka 405 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Taka 706) | Taka 230 | + 207% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Taka 707) | Taka 411 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (Taka 311) | Taka 82 | + 279% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (Taka 367) | Taka 100 | + 269% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 240 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (Taka 2,160) | Taka 1,281 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (Taka 3,108) | Taka 2,373 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (Taka 5,169) | Taka 2,103 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (Taka 565) | Taka 1,179 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (Taka 142) | Taka 284 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (Taka 136) | Taka 632 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (Taka 49,447) | Taka 35,756 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (Taka 8) | Taka 6.00 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (Taka 1,836) | Taka 1,420 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (Taka 283) | Taka 266 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,231 prices entered by 289 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
5.651
BDT
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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