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Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 166% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa410 (R$ 107) | R$ 28 | + 284% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa120 (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa125 (R$ 33) | R$ 7 | + 383% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa31 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.37 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa70 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.89 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (R$ 37) | R$ 15 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa153 (R$ 40) | R$ 5.76 | + 594% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa28 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.30 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa31 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.60 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa531 (R$ 139) | R$ 39 | + 253% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa62 (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa13 (R$ 3.27) | R$ 3.13 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 84% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa15,248 (R$ 3,992) | R$ 3,054 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa6,345 (R$ 1,661) | R$ 1,897 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa400 (R$ 105) | R$ 676 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa7,902 (R$ 2,069) | R$ 2,116 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa3,250 (R$ 851) | R$ 1,281 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa300 (R$ 79) | R$ 403 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Nakfa2,500 (R$ 655) | R$ 80 | + 720% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa17,500 (R$ 4,582) | R$ 1,724 | + 166% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (R$ 1,309) | R$ 420 | + 212% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa325 (R$ 85) | R$ 19 | + 337% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,200 (R$ 314) | R$ 205 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa750 (R$ 196) | R$ 180 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa2,100 (R$ 550) | R$ 337 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa2,300 (R$ 602) | R$ 253 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (R$ 157,103) | R$ 86,632 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa30 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.40 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,575 (R$ 412) | R$ 203 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 75% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa115 (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa145 (R$ 38) | R$ 53 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 (R$ 79) | R$ 233 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa156 (R$ 41) | R$ 12 | + 247% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa252 (R$ 66) | R$ 15 | + 339% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa50 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.90 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa70 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.02 | + 356% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa120 (R$ 31) | R$ 38 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa1,374 (R$ 360) | R$ 98 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 (R$ 10) | R$ 49 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 177 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa770 (R$ 202) | R$ 179 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa112 (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa16 (R$ 4.10) | R$ 9 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa33 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Nakfa8,750 (R$ 2,291) | R$ 2,619 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.71 (R$ 0.45) | R$ 1.22 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa375 (R$ 98) | R$ 112 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa70 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 98% | |
| 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 20,270 prices entered by 2,036 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 85% more expensive than in Brazil
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