Cost of living in Eritrea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 214% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 214% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (₨833) | ₨377 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (₨758) | ₨279 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (₨1,516) | ₨138 | + 998% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (₨128) | ₨51 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (₨363) | ₨72 | + 406% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (₨126) | ₨36 | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (₨713) | ₨212 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (₨632) | ₨134 | + 373% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (₨152) | ₨28 | + 437% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (₨114) | ₨129 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (₨1,391) | ₨796 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (₨76) | ₨84 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (₨86) | ₨35 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 161% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Nakfa12,502 (₨63,207) | ₨32,198 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (₨40,446) | ₨19,918 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (₨15,167) | ₨4,356 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (₨26,203) | ₨22,146 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (₨25,278) | ₨13,230 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (₨10,111) | ₨3,207 | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (₨5,056) | ₨731 | + 592% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa10,991 (₨55,567) | ₨29,765 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (₨25,278) | ₨10,273 | + 146% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (₨506) | ₨376 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (₨1,011) | ₨371 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (₨2,806) | ₨2,371 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (₨5,058) | ₨2,575 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (₨5,816) | ₨3,733 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (₨4,683) | ₨2,697 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (₨3,033,419) | ₨938,983 | + 223% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (₨160) | ₨75 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa300 (₨1,517) | ₨1,197 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (₨126) | ₨96 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (₨455) | ₨200 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨913 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (₨607) | ₨248 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨632) | ₨178 | + 254% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨632) | ₨238 | + 165% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (₨278) | ₨151 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (₨329) | ₨69 | + 375% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨234 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (₨1,932) | ₨1,246 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨470 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (₨2,781) | ₨1,755 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (₨4,625) | ₨1,911 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (₨506) | ₨673 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (₨127) | ₨216 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (₨121) | ₨201 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (₨44,237) | ₨33,945 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (₨8) | ₨2.15 | + 253% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (₨1,643) | ₨1,834 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (₨253) | ₨257 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,680 prices entered by 2,355 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 124% more expensive than in India
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