Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 197% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 197% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (R$ 57) | R$ 28 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (R$ 52) | R$ 25 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (R$ 104) | R$ 8 | + 1290% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.39 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.54 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (R$ 49) | R$ 16 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (R$ 44) | R$ 6 | + 617% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.11 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.70 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (R$ 96) | R$ 38 | + 151% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (R$ 5.23) | R$ 7 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (R$ 5.92) | R$ 3.40 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 101% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Nakfa12,502 (R$ 4,356) | R$ 3,353 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (R$ 2,787) | R$ 1,916 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (R$ 1,045) | R$ 481 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (R$ 1,806) | R$ 1,977 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (R$ 1,742) | R$ 1,289 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (R$ 697) | R$ 293 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (R$ 348) | R$ 78 | + 345% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa10,991 (R$ 3,830) | R$ 1,525 | + 151% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (R$ 1,742) | R$ 438 | + 298% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (R$ 35) | R$ 24 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (R$ 70) | R$ 16 | + 323% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (R$ 193) | R$ 217 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (R$ 349) | R$ 177 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (R$ 401) | R$ 310 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (R$ 323) | R$ 243 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (R$ 209,061) | R$ 87,710 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.32 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa300 (R$ 105) | R$ 208 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 102% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (R$ 9) | R$ 18 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (R$ 31) | R$ 38 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 241 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (R$ 42) | R$ 16 | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (R$ 44) | R$ 12 | + 273% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (R$ 44) | R$ 15 | + 192% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.34 | + 259% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (R$ 23) | R$ 3.69 | + 514% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (R$ 133) | R$ 101 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (R$ 192) | R$ 234 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (R$ 319) | R$ 179 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (R$ 35) | R$ 24 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (R$ 3,049) | R$ 3,010 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (R$ 0.52) | R$ 1.31 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (R$ 113) | R$ 114 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,059 prices entered by 1,121 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 73% more expensive than in Brazil
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