Cost of living in Eritrea compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 82% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (71元) | 56元 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (65元) | 37元 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (130元) | 16元 | + 693% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (11元) | 13元 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (31元) | 14元 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (11元) | 8元 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (61元) | 56元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (54元) | 13元 | + 321% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (13元) | 7元 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (10元) | 6元 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (119元) | 119元 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (6元) | 9元 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (7元) | 10元 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 7,672元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (3,457元) | 4,517元 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (1,296元) | 412元 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (2,239元) | 7,031元 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (2,160元) | 4,162元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (864元) | 272元 | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (432元) | 88元 | + 392% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (4,796元) | 2,091元 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (2,160元) | 619元 | + 249% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (43元) | 43元 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (86元) | 41元 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (240元) | 415元 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (432元) | 206元 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (497元) | 590元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (400元) | 663元 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (259,239元) | 159,594元 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (14元) | 6元 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 176元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (11元) | 30元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (39元) | 36元 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 440元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (52元) | 35元 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (54元) | 38元 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (54元) | 36元 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (24元) | 10元 | + 149% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (28元) | 11元 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 80元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (165元) | 206元 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 97元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (238元) | 743元 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (395元) | 429元 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (43元) | 67元 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (11元) | 35元 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (10元) | 32元 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (3,781元) | 3,096元 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (0.65元) | 0.68元 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (140元) | 481元 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (22元) | 23元 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,015 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 29% more expensive than in China
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