Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 81% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Eritrea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (¥1,716) | ¥1,031 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (¥1,561) | ¥803 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (¥3,121) | ¥518 | + 502% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (¥264) | ¥223 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (¥747) | ¥320 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (¥260) | ¥564 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (¥1,468) | ¥1,287 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (¥1,301) | ¥611 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (¥312) | ¥399 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (¥236) | ¥307 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (¥2,864) | ¥1,249 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (¥156) | ¥208 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (¥177) | ¥176 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Eritrea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥372,148 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa6,200 (¥64,530) | ¥190,833 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (¥31,224) | ¥20,112 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (¥53,943) | ¥167,408 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (¥52,040) | ¥104,544 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (¥20,816) | ¥13,280 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (¥10,408) | ¥4,420 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa10,000 (¥104,081) | ¥61,842 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (¥52,040) | ¥10,283 | + 406% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (¥1,041) | ¥1,221 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (¥2,082) | ¥2,831 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Eritrea | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (¥5,776) | ¥8,264 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (¥10,413) | ¥5,233 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (¥11,973) | ¥9,604 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (¥9,640) | ¥12,490 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Eritrea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,997,460 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (¥330) | ¥170 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,067 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| 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 (¥260) | ¥2,133 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (¥937) | ¥2,993 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (¥1,249) | ¥1,337 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (¥1,301) | ¥948 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (¥1,301) | ¥622 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (¥572) | ¥224 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (¥677) | ¥204 | + 232% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥4,495 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Eritrea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (¥3,978) | ¥5,113 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,873 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (¥5,724) | ¥12,839 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (¥9,521) | ¥8,204 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (¥1,041) | ¥1,237 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (¥261) | ¥547 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (¥250) | ¥674 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (¥91,071) | ¥51,659 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (¥16) | ¥52 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (¥3,382) | ¥9,530 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (¥520) | ¥598 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 718 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 13% more expensive than in Japan
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