Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Brazil
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Food | + 118% | |||
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Food in Eritrea is 118% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Eritrea | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (R$ 54) | R$ 36 | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (R$ 49) | R$ 35 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (R$ 99) | R$ 11 | + 804% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.49 | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (R$ 46) | R$ 26 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (R$ 41) | R$ 10 | + 332% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.78 | + 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.92 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (R$ 91) | R$ 44 | + 106% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (R$ 4.94) | R$ 9 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (R$ 5.60) | R$ 4.96 | + 13% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Eritrea is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Eritrea | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,740 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (R$ 2,633) | R$ 2,469 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (R$ 987) | R$ 622 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (R$ 1,706) | R$ 2,712 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (R$ 1,646) | R$ 1,673 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (R$ 658) | R$ 613 | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (R$ 329) | R$ 91 | + 263% | |
40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (R$ 3,653) | R$ 1,939 | + 88% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (R$ 1,646) | R$ 659 | + 150% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (R$ 33) | R$ 30 | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (R$ 66) | R$ 21 | + 214% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Eritrea is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Eritrea | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (R$ 183) | R$ 258 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (R$ 329) | R$ 252 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (R$ 379) | R$ 405 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (R$ 305) | R$ 314 | - 3% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Eritrea is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Eritrea | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 117,955 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.48 | + 91% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 233 | - | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Eritrea is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Eritrea | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (R$ 8) | R$ 22 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (R$ 30) | R$ 44 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 259 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | + 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (R$ 41) | R$ 13 | + 206% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (R$ 41) | R$ 19 | + 116% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 146% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.33 | + 301% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 55 | - | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Eritrea is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Eritrea | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (R$ 126) | R$ 111 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 64 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (R$ 181) | R$ 239 | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (R$ 301) | R$ 199 | + 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (R$ 33) | R$ 29 | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (R$ 2,880) | R$ 4,422 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (R$ 0.49) | R$ 1.26 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (R$ 107) | R$ 132 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 47% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 37% more expensive than in Brazil
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