- Cost of Living
- Eritrea
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 176% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 176% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa483 (R$ 125) | R$ 29 | + 338% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa120 (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa125 (R$ 32) | R$ 7 | + 397% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa31 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.27 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa70 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.80 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (R$ 36) | R$ 15 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa153 (R$ 40) | R$ 5.64 | + 601% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa28 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.27 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa31 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.55 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa531 (R$ 138) | R$ 40 | + 240% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa62 (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa13 (R$ 3.24) | R$ 3.24 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa15,248 (R$ 3,949) | R$ 3,159 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa6,345 (R$ 1,643) | R$ 1,945 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa400 (R$ 104) | R$ 577 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa6,603 (R$ 1,710) | R$ 2,160 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa3,250 (R$ 842) | R$ 1,362 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa300 (R$ 78) | R$ 408 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Nakfa2,500 (R$ 647) | R$ 83 | + 680% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa17,500 (R$ 4,532) | R$ 1,727 | + 162% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (R$ 1,295) | R$ 424 | + 205% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa325 (R$ 84) | R$ 21 | + 299% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,200 (R$ 311) | R$ 207 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa750 (R$ 194) | R$ 181 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa2,100 (R$ 544) | R$ 332 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa2,300 (R$ 596) | R$ 256 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 86% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (R$ 155,392) | R$ 87,110 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa30 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.33 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,575 (R$ 408) | R$ 203 | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa115 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa145 (R$ 38) | R$ 46 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 (R$ 78) | R$ 235 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa156 (R$ 40) | R$ 12 | + 249% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa252 (R$ 65) | R$ 15 | + 343% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa50 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa70 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.08 | + 344% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa120 (R$ 31) | R$ 39 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa1,374 (R$ 356) | R$ 97 | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 (R$ 10) | R$ 51 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 179 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa770 (R$ 199) | R$ 178 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa112 (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa16 (R$ 4.06) | R$ 9 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa33 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Nakfa8,750 (R$ 2,266) | R$ 2,720 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.71 (R$ 0.44) | R$ 1.15 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa375 (R$ 97) | R$ 116 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa70 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24,476 prices entered by 2,458 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 85% more expensive than in Brazil
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