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$ 60) | R$ 28 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (R$ 54) | R$ 27 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (R$ 109) | R$ 8 | + 1314% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.94 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (R$ 26) | R$ 8 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.54 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (R$ 51) | R$ 18 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (R$ 45) | R$ 7 | + 530% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.61 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.98 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (R$ 100) | R$ 39 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (R$ 5.44) | R$ 7 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.47 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 71% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,055 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (R$ 2,901) | R$ 1,836 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (R$ 1,088) | R$ 501 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (R$ 1,879) | R$ 2,153 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (R$ 1,813) | R$ 1,313 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (R$ 725) | R$ 369 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (R$ 363) | R$ 80 | + 352% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (R$ 4,025) | R$ 1,697 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (R$ 1,813) | R$ 480 | + 277% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (R$ 36) | R$ 23 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (R$ 73) | R$ 17 | + 327% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (R$ 201) | R$ 199 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (R$ 363) | R$ 187 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (R$ 417) | R$ 329 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (R$ 336) | R$ 248 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (R$ 217,564) | R$ 89,783 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.64 | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (R$ 9) | R$ 16 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (R$ 33) | R$ 41 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 217 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (R$ 44) | R$ 15 | + 186% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (R$ 45) | R$ 11 | + 308% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (R$ 45) | R$ 16 | + 191% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.89 | + 239% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (R$ 24) | R$ 4.15 | + 469% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 45 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (R$ 139) | R$ 94 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 53 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (R$ 199) | R$ 213 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (R$ 332) | R$ 176 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (R$ 36) | R$ 25 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (R$ 3,173) | R$ 3,584 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (R$ 0.54) | R$ 1.32 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (R$ 118) | R$ 117 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,824 prices entered by 1,813 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 79% more expensive than in Brazil
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