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Cost of living in Eritrea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 229% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 229% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa410 (₨1,887) | ₨395 | + 377% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa120 (₨552) | ₨256 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa125 (₨575) | ₨143 | + 303% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa31 (₨142) | ₨52 | + 176% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa70 (₨324) | ₨71 | + 353% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (₨116) | ₨37 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (₨647) | ₨195 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa153 (₨702) | ₨141 | + 398% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa28 (₨127) | ₨24 | + 419% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa31 (₨140) | ₨120 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa531 (₨2,443) | ₨865 | + 182% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa62 (₨285) | ₨82 | + 249% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa13 (₨57) | ₨33 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 188% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa15,248 (₨70,121) | ₨31,022 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa6,345 (₨29,181) | ₨20,739 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa400 (₨1,839) | ₨4,229 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa7,902 (₨36,338) | ₨23,584 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa3,250 (₨14,946) | ₨15,158 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa300 (₨1,380) | ₨3,397 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Nakfa2,500 (₨11,497) | ₨772 | + 1388% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa17,500 (₨80,478) | ₨33,237 | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (₨22,994) | ₨10,729 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa325 (₨1,495) | ₨416 | + 259% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨548 | - | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,200 (₨5,518) | ₨2,420 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa750 (₨3,449) | ₨2,726 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa2,100 (₨9,657) | ₨4,018 | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa2,300 (₨10,577) | ₨3,262 | + 224% | |
| Transportation | + 245% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 245% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (₨2,759,245) | ₨888,164 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa30 (₨138) | ₨79 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,575 (₨7,243) | ₨1,287 | + 463% | |
| Personal Care | + 183% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 183% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa115 (₨529) | ₨129 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa145 (₨667) | ₨328 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 (₨1,380) | ₨1,169 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨263 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa156 (₨719) | ₨183 | + 293% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa252 (₨1,158) | ₨229 | + 405% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa50 (₨230) | ₨128 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa70 (₨322) | ₨72 | + 344% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa120 (₨552) | ₨299 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 19% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa1,374 (₨6,320) | ₨1,247 | + 407% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 (₨184) | ₨495 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,139 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa770 (₨3,541) | ₨1,840 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa112 (₨516) | ₨831 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa16 (₨72) | ₨218 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa33 (₨150) | ₨239 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Nakfa8,750 (₨40,239) | ₨37,438 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.71 (₨8) | ₨71 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa375 (₨1,725) | ₨2,267 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa70 (₨322) | ₨255 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28,757 prices entered by 4,028 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 132% more expensive than in India
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