Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 129% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Eritrea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (Rp 163,347) | Rp 45,378 | + 260% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (Rp 148,640) | Rp 54,330 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (Rp 297,192) | Rp 27,591 | + 977% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (Rp 25,109) | Rp 19,722 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (Rp 71,154) | Rp 26,707 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (Rp 24,773) | Rp 18,501 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (Rp 139,766) | Rp 56,542 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (Rp 123,845) | Rp 42,973 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (Rp 29,728) | Rp 22,558 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (Rp 22,429) | Rp 34,959 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (Rp 272,661) | Rp 337,317 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (Rp 14,868) | Rp 20,426 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (Rp 16,846) | Rp 17,971 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Eritrea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 17,746,200 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (Rp 7,927,467) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (Rp 2,972,800) | Rp 496,641 | + 499% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (Rp 5,135,849) | Rp 7,338,660 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (Rp 4,954,667) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (Rp 1,981,867) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (Rp 990,933) | Rp 400,530 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (Rp 10,999,360) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 171% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (Rp 4,954,667) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 265% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (Rp 99,093) | Rp 43,866 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (Rp 198,187) | Rp 71,573 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Eritrea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (Rp 549,929) | Rp 624,572 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (Rp 991,379) | Rp 439,901 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (Rp 1,139,881) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (Rp 917,821) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Eritrea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (Rp 31,451) | Rp 11,904 | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 95% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Eritrea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (Rp 24,769) | Rp 36,367 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (Rp 89,184) | Rp 60,467 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 313,421 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (Rp 118,912) | Rp 130,123 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Rp 123,867) | Rp 19,595 | + 532% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Rp 123,888) | Rp 34,558 | + 258% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (Rp 54,506) | Rp 30,035 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (Rp 64,442) | Rp 15,580 | + 314% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 88,350 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Eritrea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (Rp 378,736) | Rp 216,012 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,481 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (Rp 545,013) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (Rp 906,446) | Rp 383,761 | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (Rp 99,111) | Rp 162,937 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (Rp 24,860) | Rp 36,298 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (Rp 23,771) | Rp 40,791 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (Rp 8,670,667) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (Rp 1,486) | Rp 2,029 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (Rp 321,987) | Rp 496,553 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (Rp 49,547) | Rp 35,528 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 638 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia
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