Cost of living in Eritrea compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Eritrea | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (78元) | 46元 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (71元) | 40元 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (142元) | 16元 | + 796% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (12元) | 18元 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (34元) | 19元 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (12元) | 11元 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (67元) | 63元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (59元) | 15元 | + 283% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (14元) | 6元 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (11元) | 7元 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (131元) | 118元 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (7元) | 8元 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (8元) | 16元 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Eritrea | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 15,059元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (3,796元) | 9,006元 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (1,424元) | 421元 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (2,460元) | 7,547元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (2,373元) | 4,347元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (949元) | 262元 | + 262% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (475元) | 115元 | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (5,268元) | 1,143元 | + 361% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (2,373元) | 589元 | + 303% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (47元) | 39元 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (95元) | 51元 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Eritrea | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (263元) | 529元 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (475元) | 248元 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (546元) | 626元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (440元) | 828元 | - 47% | |
| 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 | - | 161,247元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (15元) | 9元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 204元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Eritrea | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (12元) | 39元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (43元) | 27元 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 391元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (57元) | 53元 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (59元) | 33元 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (59元) | 34元 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (26元) | 13元 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (31元) | 15元 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 74元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Eritrea | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (181元) | 265元 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 110元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (261元) | 1,294元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (434元) | 348元 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (47元) | 79元 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (12元) | 29元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (11元) | 18元 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (4,152元) | 3,321元 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (0.71元) | 0.20元 | + 256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (154元) | 410元 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (24元) | 24元 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,336 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 23% more expensive than in China
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