Cost of living in Eritrea compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Eritrea | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (73元) | 43元 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (67元) | 37元 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (134元) | 17元 | + 691% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (11元) | 14元 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (32元) | 16元 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (11元) | 9元 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (63元) | 48元 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (56元) | 13元 | + 334% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (13元) | 6元 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (10元) | 7元 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (123元) | 97元 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (7元) | 9元 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (8元) | 13元 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Eritrea | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 13,898元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (3,563元) | 8,379元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (1,336元) | 462元 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (2,308元) | 6,525元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (2,227元) | 4,376元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (891元) | 516元 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (445元) | 140元 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (4,944元) | 1,829元 | + 170% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (2,227元) | 546元 | + 308% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (45元) | 50元 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (89元) | 66元 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Eritrea | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (247元) | 511元 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (446元) | 288元 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (512元) | 654元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (413元) | 844元 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Eritrea | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,501元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (14元) | 8元 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Eritrea | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (11元) | 28元 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (40元) | 27元 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 386元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (53元) | 30元 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (56元) | 19元 | + 187% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (56元) | 44元 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (24元) | 21元 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (29元) | 16元 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 82元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Eritrea | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (170元) | 260元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 122元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (245元) | 417元 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (407元) | 319元 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (45元) | 90元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (11元) | 31元 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (11元) | 19元 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (3,897元) | 2,968元 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (0.67元) | 0.24元 | + 174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (145元) | 410元 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (22元) | 38元 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,152 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 21% more expensive than in China
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