- Cost of Living
- Eritrea
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa483 (¥3,630) | ¥1,054 | + 244% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa120 (¥902) | ¥698 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa125 (¥940) | ¥436 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa31 (¥233) | ¥205 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa70 (¥530) | ¥285 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (¥189) | ¥777 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (¥1,058) | ¥910 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa153 (¥1,147) | ¥697 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa28 (¥208) | ¥414 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa31 (¥229) | ¥265 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa531 (¥3,993) | ¥1,538 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa62 (¥466) | ¥203 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa13 (¥94) | ¥198 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 3% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa15,248 (¥114,634) | ¥231,808 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa6,345 (¥47,706) | ¥125,591 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa400 (¥3,007) | ¥21,159 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa6,603 (¥49,642) | ¥113,754 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa3,250 (¥24,434) | ¥74,885 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa300 (¥2,255) | ¥12,611 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Nakfa2,500 (¥18,795) | ¥4,134 | + 355% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa17,500 (¥131,566) | ¥55,558 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (¥37,590) | ¥16,830 | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa325 (¥2,443) | ¥693 | + 253% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,827 | - | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,200 (¥9,022) | ¥6,829 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa750 (¥5,639) | ¥4,215 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa2,100 (¥15,788) | ¥8,321 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa2,300 (¥17,292) | ¥13,972 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (¥4,510,840) | ¥2,590,890 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa30 (¥226) | ¥145 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,575 (¥11,841) | ¥11,257 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa115 (¥865) | ¥1,278 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa145 (¥1,090) | ¥1,016 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 (¥2,255) | ¥3,622 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa156 (¥1,175) | ¥707 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa252 (¥1,893) | ¥455 | + 317% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa50 (¥376) | ¥137 | + 174% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa70 (¥526) | ¥217 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa120 (¥902) | ¥2,939 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa1,374 (¥10,331) | ¥4,035 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 (¥301) | ¥3,358 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,964 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa770 (¥5,788) | ¥7,899 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa112 (¥843) | ¥880 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa16 (¥118) | ¥491 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa33 (¥246) | ¥560 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Nakfa8,750 (¥65,783) | ¥49,094 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.71 (¥13) | ¥56 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa375 (¥2,819) | ¥10,296 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa70 (¥526) | ¥468 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,919 prices entered by 325 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 14% more expensive than in Japan
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