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Cost of living in Eritrea compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 123% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa410 (184元) | 49元 | + 276% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa120 (54元) | 34元 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa125 (56元) | 14元 | + 311% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa31 (14元) | 15元 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa70 (32元) | 15元 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (11元) | 8元 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (63元) | 60元 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa153 (69元) | 13元 | + 412% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa28 (12元) | 6元 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa31 (14元) | 5.60元 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa531 (239元) | 111元 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa62 (28元) | 7元 | + 287% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa13 (5.62元) | 11元 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa15,248 (6,852元) | 8,991元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa6,345 (2,851元) | 4,362元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa400 (180元) | 428元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa7,902 (3,551元) | 5,203元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa3,250 (1,460元) | 3,294元 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa300 (135元) | 264元 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Nakfa2,500 (1,123元) | 89元 | + 1166% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa17,500 (7,864元) | 2,101元 | + 274% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (2,247元) | 714元 | + 215% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa325 (146元) | 36元 | + 308% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 54元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,200 (539元) | 522元 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa750 (337元) | 278元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa2,100 (944元) | 628元 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa2,300 (1,034元) | 658元 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 179% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (269,624元) | 141,996元 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa30 (13元) | 7元 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,575 (708元) | 151元 | + 368% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa115 (52元) | 29元 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa145 (65元) | 36元 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 (135元) | 281元 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa156 (70元) | 39元 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa252 (113元) | 36元 | + 211% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa50 (22元) | 10元 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa70 (31元) | 14元 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa120 (54元) | 58元 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa1,374 (618元) | 164元 | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 (18元) | 90元 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 966元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa770 (346元) | 393元 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa112 (50元) | 60元 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa16 (7元) | 34元 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa33 (15元) | 31元 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Nakfa8,750 (3,932元) | 3,300元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.71 (0.77元) | 0.81元 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa375 (169元) | 327元 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa70 (31元) | 21元 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,230 prices entered by 519 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 89% more expensive than in China
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