Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 119% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Eritrea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (R$ 61) | R$ 39 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (R$ 55) | R$ 38 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (R$ 111) | R$ 12 | + 824% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.67 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (R$ 52) | R$ 27 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (R$ 46) | R$ 12 | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (R$ 102) | R$ 49 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa20 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.61 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Eritrea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 4,136 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa6,200 (R$ 2,291) | R$ 2,710 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (R$ 1,109) | R$ 718 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa15,000 (R$ 5,544) | R$ 3,034 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (R$ 1,848) | R$ 1,984 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (R$ 739) | R$ 560 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (R$ 370) | R$ 92 | + 303% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa10,000 (R$ 3,696) | R$ 1,833 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (R$ 1,848) | R$ 636 | + 190% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (R$ 37) | R$ 31 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (R$ 74) | R$ 22 | + 234% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Eritrea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (R$ 205) | R$ 289 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (R$ 370) | R$ 276 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (R$ 425) | R$ 416 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (R$ 342) | R$ 323 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Eritrea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa300,000 (R$ 110,878) | R$ 114,853 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 251 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Eritrea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (R$ 9) | R$ 22 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (R$ 33) | R$ 51 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 293 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (R$ 44) | R$ 24 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (R$ 46) | R$ 14 | + 232% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (R$ 46) | R$ 22 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.68 | + 323% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 59 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Eritrea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (R$ 141) | R$ 117 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 62 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (R$ 203) | R$ 236 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (R$ 338) | R$ 237 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (R$ 37) | R$ 32 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (R$ 9) | R$ 17 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (R$ 3,234) | R$ 3,752 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (R$ 0.55) | R$ 1.96 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (R$ 120) | R$ 140 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,217 prices entered by 1,350 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 38% more expensive than in Brazil
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