Cost of living in Eritrea compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 101% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (78元) | 42元 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (71元) | 34元 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (143元) | 15元 | + 822% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (12元) | 15元 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (34元) | 13元 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (12元) | 8元 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (67元) | 53元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (59元) | 14元 | + 312% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (14元) | 5.82元 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (11元) | 5.36元 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (131元) | 103元 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (7元) | 8元 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (8元) | 15元 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Nakfa12,502 (5,949元) | 8,839元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (3,807元) | 4,621元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (1,427元) | 386元 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (2,466元) | 5,293元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (2,379元) | 3,034元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (952元) | 280元 | + 240% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (476元) | 87元 | + 446% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa10,991 (5,230元) | 2,283元 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (2,379元) | 525元 | + 353% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (48元) | 38元 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (95元) | 50元 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (264元) | 447元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (476元) | 235元 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (547元) | 608元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (441元) | 568元 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (285,498元) | 129,883元 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (15元) | 7元 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa300 (143元) | 151元 | - 5% | |
| 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 (12元) | 32元 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (43元) | 34元 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 357元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (57元) | 40元 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (59元) | 50元 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (59元) | 33元 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (26元) | 8元 | + 224% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (31元) | 11元 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 74元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (182元) | 179元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 96元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (262元) | 1,203元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (435元) | 359元 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (48元) | 67元 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (12元) | 32元 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (11元) | 28元 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (4,164元) | 3,283元 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (0.71元) | 0.28元 | + 156% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (155元) | 312元 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (24元) | 20元 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,500 prices entered by 294 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 45% more expensive than in China
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