Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Egypt
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Food | + 259% | |||
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Food in Eritrea is 259% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Eritrea | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (E£ 512) | E£ 291 | + 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (E£ 466) | E£ 166 | + 181% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (E£ 931) | E£ 111 | + 737% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (E£ 79) | E£ 32 | + 147% | |
12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (E£ 223) | E£ 66 | + 240% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (E£ 78) | E£ 20 | + 285% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (E£ 438) | E£ 95 | + 362% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (E£ 388) | E£ 47 | + 727% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (E£ 93) | E£ 17 | + 434% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (E£ 70) | E£ 50 | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (E£ 854) | E£ 317 | + 170% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (E£ 47) | E£ 22 | + 108% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (E£ 53) | E£ 14 | + 273% | |
Housing | + 84% | |||
Housing in Eritrea is 84% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Eritrea | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | E£ 18,654 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (E£ 24,843) | E£ 12,343 | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (E£ 9,316) | E£ 1,497 | + 522% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (E£ 16,094) | E£ 13,219 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (E£ 15,527) | E£ 7,080 | + 119% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (E£ 6,211) | E£ 1,310 | + 374% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (E£ 3,105) | E£ 303 | + 926% | |
40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (E£ 34,469) | E£ 13,094 | + 163% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (E£ 15,527) | E£ 10,228 | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (E£ 311) | E£ 193 | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (E£ 621) | E£ 133 | + 368% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Eritrea is 11% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Eritrea | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (E£ 1,723) | E£ 2,437 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (E£ 3,107) | E£ 1,995 | + 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (E£ 3,572) | E£ 5,429 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (E£ 2,876) | E£ 4,987 | - 42% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Eritrea is 33% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Eritrea | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 1,249,650 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (E£ 99) | E£ 11 | + 762% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | E£ 1,033 | - | |
Personal Care | + 108% | |||
Personal Care in Eritrea is 108% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Eritrea | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (E£ 78) | E£ 56 | + 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (E£ 279) | E£ 112 | + 150% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 419 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (E£ 373) | E£ 76 | + 392% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (E£ 388) | E£ 125 | + 210% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (E£ 388) | E£ 100 | + 287% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (E£ 171) | E£ 63 | + 172% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (E£ 202) | E£ 43 | + 369% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 134 | - | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in Eritrea is 40% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Eritrea | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (E£ 1,187) | E£ 576 | + 106% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 278 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (E£ 1,708) | E£ 1,113 | + 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (E£ 2,841) | E£ 931 | + 205% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (E£ 311) | E£ 130 | + 139% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (E£ 78) | E£ 75 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (E£ 74) | E£ 218 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (E£ 27,172) | E£ 19,450 | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (E£ 4.66) | E£ 3.15 | + 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (E£ 1,009) | E£ 1,592 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (E£ 155) | E£ 70 | + 121% | |
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 799 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 89% more expensive than in Egypt
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