Cost of living in Eritrea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 219% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 219% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (₨909) | ₨373 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (₨827) | ₨321 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (₨1,653) | ₨169 | + 878% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (₨140) | ₨58 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (₨396) | ₨92 | + 333% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (₨138) | ₨39 | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (₨777) | ₨239 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (₨689) | ₨154 | + 348% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (₨165) | ₨31 | + 441% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (₨125) | ₨169 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (₨1,517) | ₨769 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (₨83) | ₨89 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (₨94) | ₨38 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨40,472 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (₨44,095) | ₨24,259 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (₨16,536) | ₨5,263 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (₨28,567) | ₨24,750 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (₨27,560) | ₨14,691 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (₨11,024) | ₨6,007 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (₨5,512) | ₨665 | + 729% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (₨61,182) | ₨29,903 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (₨27,560) | ₨11,999 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (₨551) | ₨535 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (₨1,102) | ₨428 | + 158% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (₨3,059) | ₨2,524 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (₨5,514) | ₨2,741 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (₨6,340) | ₨4,298 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (₨5,105) | ₨3,255 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,326,030 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (₨175) | ₨105 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,104 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (₨138) | ₨138 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (₨496) | ₨276 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨905 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (₨661) | ₨396 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨689) | ₨223 | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨689) | ₨281 | + 145% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (₨303) | ₨167 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (₨358) | ₨98 | + 265% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨306 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (₨2,107) | ₨1,460 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨600 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (₨3,032) | ₨1,500 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (₨5,042) | ₨1,872 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (₨551) | ₨756 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (₨138) | ₨217 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (₨132) | ₨182 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (₨48,229) | ₨51,130 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (₨8) | ₨1.39 | + 493% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (₨1,791) | ₨1,638 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (₨276) | ₨270 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,837 prices entered by 1,232 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 70% more expensive than in India
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