- Cost of Living
- Eritrea
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Eritrea compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 129% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa483 (222元) | 53元 | + 319% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa120 (55元) | 34元 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa125 (57元) | 15元 | + 283% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa31 (14元) | 15元 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa70 (32元) | 16元 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (12元) | 8元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (65元) | 59元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa153 (70元) | 13元 | + 423% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa28 (13元) | 7元 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa31 (14元) | 5.79元 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa531 (244元) | 113元 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa62 (28元) | 8元 | + 269% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa13 (5.74元) | 12元 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa15,248 (7,003元) | 9,794元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa6,345 (2,914元) | 4,472元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa400 (184元) | 440元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa6,603 (3,033元) | 5,657元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa3,250 (1,493元) | 3,586元 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa300 (138元) | 322元 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Nakfa2,500 (1,148元) | 84元 | + 1266% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa17,500 (8,038元) | 2,213元 | + 263% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (2,297元) | 663元 | + 246% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa325 (149元) | 39元 | + 284% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 39元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,200 (551元) | 560元 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa750 (344元) | 268元 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa2,100 (965元) | 606元 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa2,300 (1,056元) | 676元 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 184% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 184% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (275,580元) | 143,546元 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa30 (14元) | 7元 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,575 (723元) | 151元 | + 378% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 66% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa115 (53元) | 27元 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa145 (67元) | 33元 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 (138元) | 364元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa156 (72元) | 36元 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa252 (116元) | 37元 | + 213% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa50 (23元) | 10元 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa70 (32元) | 14元 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa120 (55元) | 61元 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa1,374 (631元) | 155元 | + 306% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 (18元) | 87元 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 771元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa770 (354元) | 374元 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa112 (52元) | 59元 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa16 (7元) | 33元 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa33 (15元) | 34元 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Nakfa8,750 (4,019元) | 3,300元 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.71 (0.78元) | 1.00元 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa375 (172元) | 302元 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa70 (32元) | 20元 | + 58% | |
| 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 4,491 prices entered by 554 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 89% more expensive than in China
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