Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (Taka 933) | Taka 264 | + 254% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (Taka 849) | Taka 397 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (Taka 1,698) | Taka 160 | + 963% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (Taka 143) | Taka 81 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (Taka 407) | Taka 116 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (Taka 142) | Taka 52 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (Taka 799) | Taka 434 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (Taka 708) | Taka 186 | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (Taka 170) | Taka 25 | + 577% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (Taka 128) | Taka 426 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (Taka 1,558) | Taka 1,872 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (Taka 85) | Taka 102 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (Taka 96) | Taka 41 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Nakfa12,502 (Taka 70,800) | Taka 48,433 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (Taka 45,304) | Taka 27,702 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (Taka 16,989) | Taka 4,496 | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (Taka 29,350) | Taka 34,541 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (Taka 28,315) | Taka 19,179 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (Taka 11,326) | Taka 3,784 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (Taka 5,663) | Taka 1,257 | + 351% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa13,853 (Taka 78,447) | Taka 35,775 | + 119% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (Taka 28,315) | Taka 12,836 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (Taka 566) | Taka 341 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (Taka 1,133) | Taka 1,289 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 172% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 172% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (Taka 3,143) | Taka 1,687 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (Taka 5,666) | Taka 1,618 | + 250% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (Taka 6,514) | Taka 4,829 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (Taka 5,245) | Taka 3,696 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (Taka 3,397,784) | Taka 1,708,220 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (Taka 180) | Taka 94 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa300 (Taka 1,699) | Taka 2,184 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (Taka 142) | Taka 189 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (Taka 510) | Taka 588 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 914 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (Taka 680) | Taka 560 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Taka 708) | Taka 256 | + 176% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Taka 708) | Taka 340 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (Taka 311) | Taka 87 | + 258% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (Taka 368) | Taka 102 | + 260% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 231 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (Taka 2,164) | Taka 1,040 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 878 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (Taka 3,115) | Taka 2,026 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (Taka 5,180) | Taka 2,200 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (Taka 566) | Taka 1,227 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (Taka 142) | Taka 362 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (Taka 136) | Taka 540 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (Taka 49,551) | Taka 35,756 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (Taka 8) | Taka 1.70 | + 399% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (Taka 1,840) | Taka 1,903 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (Taka 283) | Taka 270 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,320 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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