Cost of living in Eritrea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 188% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 188% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (₨939) | ₨408 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (₨854) | ₨360 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (₨1,708) | ₨177 | + 866% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (₨144) | ₨62 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (₨409) | ₨101 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (₨142) | ₨45 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (₨803) | ₨252 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (₨712) | ₨198 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (₨171) | ₨40 | + 327% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (₨129) | ₨171 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (₨1,567) | ₨908 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa20 (₨114) | ₨93 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (₨97) | ₨44 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨47,882 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa6,200 (₨35,304) | ₨29,632 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (₨17,083) | ₨5,486 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa15,000 (₨85,413) | ₨30,304 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (₨28,471) | ₨17,855 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (₨11,388) | ₨4,698 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (₨5,694) | ₨749 | + 660% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa10,000 (₨56,942) | ₨27,357 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (₨28,471) | ₨12,897 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (₨569) | ₨532 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (₨1,139) | ₨744 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (₨3,160) | ₨2,499 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (₨5,697) | ₨2,581 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (₨6,550) | ₨4,064 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (₨5,274) | ₨2,995 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa300,000 (₨1,708,256) | ₨1,758,920 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (₨181) | ₨104 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,466 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (₨142) | ₨94 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (₨512) | ₨250 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,186 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (₨683) | ₨379 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨712) | ₨229 | + 210% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨712) | ₨271 | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (₨313) | ₨195 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (₨370) | ₨96 | + 285% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨307 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Eritrea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (₨2,176) | ₨1,330 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨647 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (₨3,132) | ₨1,539 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (₨5,209) | ₨2,144 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (₨570) | ₨709 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (₨143) | ₨234 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (₨137) | ₨197 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (₨49,824) | ₨42,549 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (₨9) | ₨5.62 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (₨1,850) | ₨1,807 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (₨285) | ₨277 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,013 prices entered by 558 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 78% more expensive than in India
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