Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 111% | |||
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Food in Eritrea is 111% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (Rp 157,349) | Rp 48,924 | + 222% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (Rp 143,182) | Rp 55,115 | + 160% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (Rp 286,279) | Rp 32,165 | + 790% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (Rp 24,187) | Rp 20,580 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (Rp 68,541) | Rp 25,337 | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (Rp 23,864) | Rp 17,064 | + 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (Rp 134,634) | Rp 61,721 | + 118% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (Rp 119,297) | Rp 37,576 | + 217% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (Rp 28,636) | Rp 19,651 | + 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (Rp 21,606) | Rp 33,333 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (Rp 262,649) | Rp 374,037 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (Rp 14,322) | Rp 18,761 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (Rp 16,227) | Rp 18,326 | - 11% | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Eritrea is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 19,045,400 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (Rp 7,636,368) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (Rp 2,863,638) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (Rp 4,947,260) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (Rp 4,772,730) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (Rp 1,909,092) | Rp 979,539 | + 95% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (Rp 954,546) | Rp 329,516 | + 190% | |
40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (Rp 10,595,461) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 149% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (Rp 4,772,730) | Rp 2,125,490 | + 125% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (Rp 95,455) | Rp 66,640 | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (Rp 190,909) | Rp 68,439 | + 179% | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Eritrea is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (Rp 529,736) | Rp 680,041 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (Rp 954,976) | Rp 424,371 | + 125% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (Rp 1,098,024) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (Rp 884,119) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 21% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Eritrea is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (Rp 572,727,636) | Rp 492,652,000 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (Rp 30,297) | Rp 8,926 | + 239% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa300 (Rp 286,364) | Rp 228,023 | + 26% | |
Personal Care | + 109% | |||
Personal Care in Eritrea is 109% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (Rp 23,859) | Rp 23,270 | + 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (Rp 85,909) | Rp 59,151 | + 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 256,292 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (Rp 114,546) | Rp 80,956 | + 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Rp 119,318) | Rp 22,650 | + 427% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Rp 119,339) | Rp 44,295 | + 169% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (Rp 52,504) | Rp 22,030 | + 138% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (Rp 62,075) | Rp 12,336 | + 403% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 89,053 | - | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Eritrea is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (Rp 364,828) | Rp 176,169 | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,763 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (Rp 525,000) | Rp 650,328 | - 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (Rp 873,161) | Rp 361,319 | + 142% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (Rp 95,472) | Rp 133,391 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (Rp 23,947) | Rp 36,857 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (Rp 22,898) | Rp 48,318 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (Rp 8,352,278) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (Rp 1,432) | Rp 1,787 | - 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (Rp 310,164) | Rp 604,695 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (Rp 47,727) | Rp 28,321 | + 69% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia
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