Cost of living in Eritrea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 216% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 216% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (₨852) | ₨330 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (₨776) | ₨293 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (₨1,551) | ₨163 | + 852% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (₨131) | ₨54 | + 144% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (₨371) | ₨82 | + 351% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (₨129) | ₨41 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (₨729) | ₨216 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (₨646) | ₨152 | + 325% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (₨155) | ₨29 | + 438% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (₨117) | ₨149 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (₨1,423) | ₨767 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (₨78) | ₨87 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (₨88) | ₨35 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨31,400 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (₨41,370) | ₨20,122 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (₨15,514) | ₨4,477 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (₨26,802) | ₨22,933 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (₨25,857) | ₨14,192 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (₨10,343) | ₨3,664 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (₨5,171) | ₨511 | + 913% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (₨57,401) | ₨29,219 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (₨25,857) | ₨12,383 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (₨517) | ₨416 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (₨1,034) | ₨320 | + 224% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (₨2,870) | ₨2,328 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (₨5,174) | ₨2,564 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (₨5,949) | ₨3,571 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (₨4,790) | ₨3,002 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨980,422 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (₨164) | ₨108 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,414 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (₨129) | ₨140 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (₨465) | ₨303 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,443 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (₨621) | ₨402 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨646) | ₨190 | + 241% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨647) | ₨248 | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (₨284) | ₨152 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (₨336) | ₨72 | + 369% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨373 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (₨1,976) | ₨1,357 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨595 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (₨2,844) | ₨1,516 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (₨4,730) | ₨2,086 | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (₨517) | ₨594 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (₨130) | ₨229 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (₨124) | ₨175 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (₨45,249) | ₨46,652 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (₨8) | ₨1.29 | + 503% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (₨1,680) | ₨1,530 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (₨259) | ₨244 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,547 prices entered by 973 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 79% more expensive than in India
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