Cost of living in Eritrea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 203% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 203% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (₨805) | ₨342 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (₨733) | ₨291 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (₨1,465) | ₨141 | + 937% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (₨124) | ₨52 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (₨351) | ₨75 | + 369% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (₨122) | ₨37 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (₨689) | ₨233 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (₨610) | ₨151 | + 306% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (₨147) | ₨32 | + 360% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (₨111) | ₨137 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (₨1,344) | ₨717 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (₨73) | ₨86 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (₨83) | ₨35 | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨33,209 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (₨39,077) | ₨20,109 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (₨14,654) | ₨4,391 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (₨25,316) | ₨18,247 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (₨24,423) | ₨11,868 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (₨9,769) | ₨3,639 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (₨4,885) | ₨710 | + 588% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (₨54,219) | ₨29,408 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (₨24,423) | ₨10,869 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (₨488) | ₨399 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (₨977) | ₨224 | + 336% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (₨2,711) | ₨2,342 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (₨4,887) | ₨2,495 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (₨5,619) | ₨3,665 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (₨4,524) | ₨2,737 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (₨2,930,773) | ₨943,208 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (₨155) | ₨83 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,173 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (₨122) | ₨99 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (₨440) | ₨216 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨630 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (₨586) | ₨319 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨611) | ₨170 | + 259% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨611) | ₨260 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (₨269) | ₨139 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (₨318) | ₨72 | + 340% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨217 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (₨1,867) | ₨1,196 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨476 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (₨2,687) | ₨1,591 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (₨4,468) | ₨1,484 | + 201% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (₨489) | ₨517 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (₨123) | ₨180 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (₨117) | ₨187 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (₨42,740) | ₨38,405 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (₨7) | ₨3.36 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (₨1,587) | ₨1,480 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (₨244) | ₨273 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,530 prices entered by 1,808 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 97% more expensive than in India
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