Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Eritrea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (Rp 161,595) | Rp 61,205 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (Rp 147,045) | Rp 48,353 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (Rp 294,003) | Rp 29,046 | + 912% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (Rp 24,840) | Rp 21,836 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (Rp 70,391) | Rp 22,834 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (Rp 24,508) | Rp 14,630 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (Rp 138,266) | Rp 66,405 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (Rp 122,516) | Rp 43,134 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (Rp 29,409) | Rp 18,263 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (Rp 22,189) | Rp 34,771 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (Rp 269,735) | Rp 406,659 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (Rp 14,709) | Rp 17,291 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (Rp 16,665) | Rp 16,247 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Eritrea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 13,044,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (Rp 7,842,400) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (Rp 2,940,900) | Rp 801,210 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (Rp 5,080,738) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (Rp 4,901,500) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (Rp 1,960,600) | Rp 505,106 | + 288% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (Rp 980,300) | Rp 237,062 | + 314% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (Rp 10,881,330) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 205% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (Rp 4,901,500) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 297% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (Rp 98,030) | Rp 57,323 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (Rp 196,060) | Rp 95,242 | + 106% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Eritrea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (Rp 544,028) | Rp 648,513 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (Rp 980,741) | Rp 480,172 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (Rp 1,127,649) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (Rp 907,972) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Eritrea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 417,700,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (Rp 31,114) | Rp 9,337 | + 233% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Eritrea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (Rp 24,503) | Rp 19,709 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (Rp 88,227) | Rp 89,583 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 204,790 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (Rp 117,636) | Rp 108,192 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Rp 122,538) | Rp 22,334 | + 449% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Rp 122,559) | Rp 30,094 | + 307% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (Rp 53,921) | Rp 22,886 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (Rp 63,750) | Rp 11,284 | + 465% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 119,565 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Eritrea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (Rp 374,672) | Rp 261,585 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 99,216 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (Rp 539,165) | Rp 251,127 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (Rp 896,720) | Rp 573,242 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (Rp 98,048) | Rp 159,890 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (Rp 24,593) | Rp 39,869 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (Rp 23,516) | Rp 65,361 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (Rp 8,577,625) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (Rp 1,470) | Rp 2,093 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (Rp 318,532) | Rp 509,555 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (Rp 49,015) | Rp 32,683 | + 50% | |
| 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 459 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia
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