Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Eritrea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (¥1,442) | ¥1,510 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (¥1,312) | ¥777 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (¥2,623) | ¥442 | + 494% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (¥222) | ¥210 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (¥628) | ¥332 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (¥219) | ¥626 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (¥1,233) | ¥855 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (¥1,093) | ¥1,035 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (¥262) | ¥461 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (¥198) | ¥271 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (¥2,406) | ¥1,299 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (¥131) | ¥205 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (¥149) | ¥227 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Eritrea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥218,917 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (¥69,963) | ¥128,457 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (¥26,236) | ¥27,749 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (¥45,326) | ¥187,909 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (¥43,727) | ¥76,748 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (¥17,491) | ¥19,268 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (¥8,745) | ¥4,419 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (¥97,073) | ¥43,152 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (¥43,727) | ¥17,240 | + 154% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (¥875) | ¥1,196 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (¥1,749) | ¥3,024 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 60% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Eritrea | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (¥4,853) | ¥6,406 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (¥8,749) | ¥3,885 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (¥10,060) | ¥8,497 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (¥8,100) | ¥10,842 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Eritrea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥3,145,430 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (¥278) | ¥167 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥13,986 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Eritrea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (¥219) | ¥2,137 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (¥787) | ¥1,967 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥4,294 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (¥1,049) | ¥677 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (¥1,093) | ¥635 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (¥1,093) | ¥529 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (¥481) | ¥195 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (¥569) | ¥192 | + 196% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,899 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Eritrea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (¥3,342) | ¥3,808 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,606 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (¥4,810) | ¥9,510 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (¥8,000) | ¥6,842 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (¥875) | ¥1,086 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (¥219) | ¥566 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (¥210) | ¥564 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (¥76,522) | ¥106,060 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (¥13) | ¥56 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (¥2,842) | ¥12,147 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (¥437) | ¥600 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 802 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is about the same as in Japan
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