Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Eritrea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (¥1,271) | ¥1,140 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (¥1,156) | ¥728 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (¥2,312) | ¥418 | + 453% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (¥195) | ¥210 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (¥554) | ¥275 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (¥193) | ¥668 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (¥1,087) | ¥1,129 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (¥963) | ¥710 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (¥231) | ¥393 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (¥174) | ¥255 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (¥2,121) | ¥1,985 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (¥116) | ¥206 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (¥131) | ¥211 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Eritrea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥217,328 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (¥61,671) | ¥126,162 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (¥23,127) | ¥16,068 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (¥39,954) | ¥132,665 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (¥38,545) | ¥77,507 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (¥15,418) | ¥9,982 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (¥7,709) | ¥4,119 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (¥85,569) | ¥42,816 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (¥38,545) | ¥15,187 | + 154% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (¥771) | ¥663 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (¥1,542) | ¥1,759 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Eritrea | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (¥4,278) | ¥7,849 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (¥7,712) | ¥3,745 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (¥8,868) | ¥8,707 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (¥7,140) | ¥16,382 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Eritrea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (¥4,625,360) | ¥2,749,320 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (¥245) | ¥144 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,441 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Eritrea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (¥193) | ¥700 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (¥694) | ¥1,350 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,760 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (¥925) | ¥2,342 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (¥964) | ¥937 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (¥964) | ¥540 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (¥424) | ¥142 | + 199% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (¥501) | ¥247 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,858 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Eritrea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (¥2,946) | ¥4,449 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,459 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (¥4,240) | ¥16,372 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (¥7,052) | ¥3,771 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (¥771) | ¥1,130 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (¥193) | ¥520 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (¥185) | ¥517 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (¥67,453) | ¥56,570 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (¥12) | ¥49 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (¥2,505) | ¥9,121 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (¥385) | ¥554 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 605 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 4% more expensive than in Japan
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