Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 102% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (Rp 150,482) | Rp 62,389 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (Rp 136,933) | Rp 50,984 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (Rp 273,785) | Rp 28,698 | + 854% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (Rp 23,132) | Rp 18,889 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (Rp 65,550) | Rp 25,674 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (Rp 22,822) | Rp 15,384 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (Rp 128,758) | Rp 69,458 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (Rp 114,091) | Rp 39,153 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (Rp 27,387) | Rp 19,538 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (Rp 20,663) | Rp 30,210 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (Rp 251,187) | Rp 433,415 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (Rp 13,697) | Rp 15,764 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (Rp 15,519) | Rp 14,528 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Nakfa12,502 (Rp 11,413,121) | Rp 13,652,300 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (Rp 7,303,112) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (Rp 2,738,667) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (Rp 4,731,358) | Rp 6,550,380 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (Rp 4,564,445) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (Rp 1,825,778) | Rp 660,848 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (Rp 912,889) | Rp 281,571 | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa13,853 (Rp 12,645,886) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 219% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (Rp 4,564,445) | Rp 1,567,420 | + 191% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (Rp 91,289) | Rp 52,955 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (Rp 182,578) | Rp 55,185 | + 231% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (Rp 506,618) | Rp 658,752 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (Rp 913,300) | Rp 531,171 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (Rp 1,050,105) | Rp 1,095,930 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (Rp 845,535) | Rp 911,737 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (Rp 547,733,394) | Rp 432,423,000 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (Rp 28,974) | Rp 9,131 | + 217% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa300 (Rp 273,867) | Rp 360,956 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 106% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (Rp 22,818) | Rp 32,065 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (Rp 82,160) | Rp 138,988 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 257,547 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (Rp 109,547) | Rp 41,237 | + 166% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Rp 114,111) | Rp 24,297 | + 370% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Rp 114,131) | Rp 30,182 | + 278% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (Rp 50,213) | Rp 19,131 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (Rp 59,366) | Rp 14,080 | + 322% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 66,998 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (Rp 348,907) | Rp 184,609 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,675 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (Rp 502,089) | Rp 359,301 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (Rp 835,056) | Rp 433,102 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (Rp 91,305) | Rp 128,455 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (Rp 22,902) | Rp 46,128 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (Rp 21,899) | Rp 51,877 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (Rp 7,987,779) | Rp 6,699,010 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (Rp 1,369) | Rp 1,406 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (Rp 296,628) | Rp 572,358 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (Rp 45,644) | Rp 24,250 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,495 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia
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