- Cost of Living
- Eritrea
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 151% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa483 (Rp 455,219) | Rp 65,531 | + 595% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa120 (Rp 113,145) | Rp 49,511 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa125 (Rp 117,859) | Rp 30,885 | + 282% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa31 (Rp 29,168) | Rp 18,934 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa70 (Rp 66,434) | Rp 22,695 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (Rp 23,681) | Rp 14,388 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (Rp 132,727) | Rp 60,646 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa153 (Rp 143,831) | Rp 37,954 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa28 (Rp 26,030) | Rp 18,653 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa31 (Rp 28,774) | Rp 31,286 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa531 (Rp 500,838) | Rp 371,771 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa62 (Rp 58,458) | Rp 18,926 | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa13 (Rp 11,786) | Rp 15,260 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa15,248 (Rp 14,376,738) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa6,345 (Rp 5,982,953) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa400 (Rp 377,149) | Rp 887,496 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa6,603 (Rp 6,225,866) | Rp 8,109,370 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa3,250 (Rp 3,064,337) | Rp 4,623,080 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa300 (Rp 282,862) | Rp 667,380 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Nakfa2,500 (Rp 2,357,182) | Rp 252,522 | + 833% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa17,500 (Rp 16,500,277) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 266% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (Rp 4,714,365) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 189% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa325 (Rp 306,434) | Rp 59,625 | + 414% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 55,089 | - | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,200 (Rp 1,131,448) | Rp 659,239 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa750 (Rp 707,155) | Rp 428,524 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa2,100 (Rp 1,980,033) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa2,300 (Rp 2,168,608) | Rp 936,471 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 129% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (Rp 565,723,771) | Rp 479,608,000 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa30 (Rp 28,286) | Rp 8,791 | + 222% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,575 (Rp 1,485,025) | Rp 382,650 | + 288% | |
| Personal Care | + 231% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 231% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa115 (Rp 108,430) | Rp 24,611 | + 341% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa145 (Rp 136,717) | Rp 90,441 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 (Rp 282,862) | Rp 332,164 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,296 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa156 (Rp 147,324) | Rp 23,390 | + 530% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa252 (Rp 237,432) | Rp 32,514 | + 630% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa50 (Rp 47,144) | Rp 15,188 | + 210% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa70 (Rp 66,001) | Rp 12,682 | + 420% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa120 (Rp 113,145) | Rp 81,236 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa1,374 (Rp 1,295,687) | Rp 211,083 | + 514% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 (Rp 37,715) | Rp 98,679 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 460,234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa770 (Rp 725,910) | Rp 497,062 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa112 (Rp 105,744) | Rp 118,309 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa16 (Rp 14,771) | Rp 45,661 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa33 (Rp 30,801) | Rp 54,748 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Nakfa8,750 (Rp 8,250,138) | Rp 7,809,260 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.71 (Rp 1,608) | Rp 1,846 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa375 (Rp 353,577) | Rp 521,125 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa70 (Rp 66,001) | Rp 24,789 | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,742 prices entered by 325 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia
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