- Cost of Living
- Eritrea
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 159% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa483 (Rp 469,372) | Rp 66,170 | + 609% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa120 (Rp 116,662) | Rp 50,168 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa125 (Rp 121,523) | Rp 30,939 | + 293% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa31 (Rp 30,075) | Rp 19,126 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa70 (Rp 68,500) | Rp 24,203 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (Rp 24,418) | Rp 14,807 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (Rp 136,854) | Rp 65,437 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa153 (Rp 148,302) | Rp 37,029 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa28 (Rp 26,840) | Rp 18,101 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa31 (Rp 29,669) | Rp 31,555 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa531 (Rp 516,409) | Rp 359,456 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa62 (Rp 60,276) | Rp 18,755 | + 221% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa13 (Rp 12,152) | Rp 16,216 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 92% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa15,248 (Rp 14,823,719) | Rp 12,233,200 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa6,345 (Rp 6,168,967) | Rp 9,342,630 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa400 (Rp 388,875) | Rp 893,279 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa6,603 (Rp 6,419,431) | Rp 8,592,610 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa3,250 (Rp 3,159,609) | Rp 4,939,500 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa300 (Rp 291,656) | Rp 661,561 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Nakfa2,500 (Rp 2,430,469) | Rp 272,688 | + 791% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa17,500 (Rp 17,013,280) | Rp 4,688,240 | + 263% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (Rp 4,860,937) | Rp 1,762,310 | + 176% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa325 (Rp 315,961) | Rp 59,284 | + 433% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 56,285 | - | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 92% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,200 (Rp 1,166,625) | Rp 612,994 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa750 (Rp 729,141) | Rp 413,561 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa2,100 (Rp 2,041,594) | Rp 987,674 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa2,300 (Rp 2,236,031) | Rp 827,434 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 142% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (Rp 583,312,445) | Rp 469,436,000 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa30 (Rp 29,166) | Rp 8,760 | + 233% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,575 (Rp 1,531,195) | Rp 371,911 | + 312% | |
| Personal Care | + 218% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 218% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa115 (Rp 111,802) | Rp 24,611 | + 354% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa145 (Rp 140,967) | Rp 84,995 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 (Rp 291,656) | Rp 352,309 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,191 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa156 (Rp 151,904) | Rp 22,842 | + 565% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa252 (Rp 244,814) | Rp 33,755 | + 625% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa50 (Rp 48,609) | Rp 14,477 | + 236% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa70 (Rp 68,053) | Rp 13,066 | + 421% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa120 (Rp 116,662) | Rp 91,137 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa1,374 (Rp 1,335,970) | Rp 209,668 | + 537% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 (Rp 38,887) | Rp 99,420 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 399,376 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa770 (Rp 748,479) | Rp 482,715 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa112 (Rp 109,032) | Rp 130,862 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa16 (Rp 15,230) | Rp 47,236 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa33 (Rp 31,758) | Rp 57,031 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Nakfa8,750 (Rp 8,506,640) | Rp 7,752,910 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.71 (Rp 1,658) | Rp 1,544 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa375 (Rp 364,570) | Rp 552,469 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa70 (Rp 68,053) | Rp 24,285 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,970 prices entered by 353 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 119% more expensive than in Indonesia
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