Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (¥1,140) | ¥954 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (¥1,037) | ¥699 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (¥2,073) | ¥444 | + 367% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (¥175) | ¥200 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (¥496) | ¥253 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (¥173) | ¥622 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (¥975) | ¥903 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (¥864) | ¥771 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (¥207) | ¥384 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (¥156) | ¥306 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (¥1,902) | ¥1,331 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (¥104) | ¥199 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (¥118) | ¥226 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Nakfa12,502 (¥86,429) | ¥268,095 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (¥55,305) | ¥150,794 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (¥20,739) | ¥23,880 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (¥35,830) | ¥140,127 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (¥34,566) | ¥77,433 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (¥13,826) | ¥12,855 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (¥6,913) | ¥4,197 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,248 (¥77,758) | ¥63,991 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (¥34,566) | ¥10,809 | + 220% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (¥691) | ¥901 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (¥1,383) | ¥2,418 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (¥3,837) | ¥6,941 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (¥6,916) | ¥4,416 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (¥7,952) | ¥8,088 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (¥6,403) | ¥12,131 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (¥4,147,883) | ¥2,676,280 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (¥219) | ¥136 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa300 (¥2,074) | ¥10,384 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (¥173) | ¥1,225 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (¥622) | ¥1,626 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,148 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (¥830) | ¥812 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (¥864) | ¥655 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (¥864) | ¥501 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (¥380) | ¥170 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (¥450) | ¥229 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,983 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (¥2,642) | ¥3,633 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,657 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (¥3,802) | ¥12,969 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (¥6,324) | ¥6,422 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (¥691) | ¥1,122 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (¥173) | ¥445 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (¥166) | ¥556 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (¥60,490) | ¥52,544 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (¥10) | ¥40 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (¥2,246) | ¥9,497 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (¥346) | ¥525 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 866 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 25% cheaper than in Japan
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