- Cost of Living
- Eritrea
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Eritrea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 252% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 252% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa483 (₨2,298) | ₨421 | + 446% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa120 (₨571) | ₨267 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa125 (₨595) | ₨142 | + 320% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa31 (₨147) | ₨52 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa70 (₨335) | ₨71 | + 371% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (₨120) | ₨39 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (₨670) | ₨201 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa153 (₨726) | ₨138 | + 424% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa28 (₨131) | ₨25 | + 435% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa31 (₨145) | ₨122 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa531 (₨2,528) | ₨834 | + 203% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa62 (₨295) | ₨82 | + 261% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa13 (₨59) | ₨32 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 186% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa15,248 (₨72,577) | ₨31,056 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa6,345 (₨30,203) | ₨21,167 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa400 (₨1,904) | ₨4,507 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa6,603 (₨31,429) | ₨24,677 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa3,250 (₨15,469) | ₨15,583 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa300 (₨1,428) | ₨3,830 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Nakfa2,500 (₨11,900) | ₨828 | + 1338% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa17,500 (₨83,297) | ₨33,622 | + 148% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (₨23,799) | ₨10,674 | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa325 (₨1,547) | ₨380 | + 307% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨546 | - | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,200 (₨5,712) | ₨2,411 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa750 (₨3,570) | ₨2,677 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa2,100 (₨9,996) | ₨3,752 | + 166% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa2,300 (₨10,948) | ₨2,918 | + 275% | |
| Transportation | + 253% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 253% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (₨2,855,884) | ₨876,965 | + 226% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa30 (₨143) | ₨78 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,575 (₨7,497) | ₨1,346 | + 457% | |
| Personal Care | + 179% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 179% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa115 (₨547) | ₨137 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa145 (₨690) | ₨284 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 (₨1,428) | ₨1,553 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨258 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa156 (₨744) | ₨179 | + 317% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa252 (₨1,199) | ₨226 | + 431% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa50 (₨238) | ₨136 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa70 (₨333) | ₨72 | + 366% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa120 (₨571) | ₨276 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 4% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa1,374 (₨6,541) | ₨1,187 | + 451% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 (₨190) | ₨472 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,971 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa770 (₨3,665) | ₨1,765 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa112 (₨534) | ₨622 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa16 (₨75) | ₨195 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa33 (₨155) | ₨208 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Nakfa8,750 (₨41,648) | ₨38,712 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.71 (₨8) | ₨58 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa375 (₨1,785) | ₨1,882 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa70 (₨333) | ₨252 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33,125 prices entered by 4,606 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 149% more expensive than in India
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