Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (¥1,197) | ¥1,030 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (¥1,089) | ¥723 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (¥2,178) | ¥464 | + 369% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa26 (¥185) | ¥214 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa66 (¥479) | ¥284 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (¥182) | ¥501 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (¥1,024) | ¥1,191 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (¥908) | ¥734 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (¥218) | ¥385 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa22 (¥156) | ¥257 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (¥1,999) | ¥1,788 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (¥109) | ¥217 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (¥123) | ¥244 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Nakfa12,502 (¥90,806) | ¥229,251 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (¥58,106) | ¥119,039 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (¥21,790) | ¥14,600 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (¥37,644) | ¥136,696 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (¥36,316) | ¥114,972 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (¥14,526) | ¥10,415 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (¥7,263) | ¥3,500 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa8,000 (¥58,106) | ¥40,095 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (¥36,316) | ¥10,420 | + 249% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (¥726) | ¥803 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (¥1,453) | ¥1,906 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa700 (¥5,084) | ¥5,921 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (¥7,266) | ¥4,587 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (¥8,355) | ¥8,447 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa1,200 (¥8,718) | ¥12,915 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (¥4,357,916) | ¥2,936,380 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (¥231) | ¥143 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa300 (¥2,179) | ¥9,719 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (¥182) | ¥1,375 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (¥654) | ¥807 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,290 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (¥872) | ¥543 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (¥908) | ¥696 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (¥908) | ¥558 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (¥400) | ¥186 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (¥472) | ¥229 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,634 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa350 (¥2,542) | ¥3,927 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,170 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (¥3,995) | ¥10,399 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa1,500 (¥10,895) | ¥7,477 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (¥726) | ¥1,286 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa28 (¥200) | ¥495 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (¥171) | ¥522 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (¥63,553) | ¥47,253 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (¥11) | ¥26 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (¥2,360) | ¥8,663 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (¥363) | ¥480 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,359 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 16% cheaper than in Japan
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