Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 95% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 214 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 118 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (Mex$ 394) | Mex$ 53 | + 641% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 21 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 35 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 25 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 72 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 40 | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 24 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 24 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 233 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Nakfa12,502 (Mex$ 16,441) | Mex$ 18,962 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (Mex$ 10,520) | Mex$ 8,614 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (Mex$ 3,945) | Mex$ 1,034 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (Mex$ 6,816) | Mex$ 10,152 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (Mex$ 6,575) | Mex$ 4,898 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (Mex$ 2,630) | Mex$ 718 | + 266% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (Mex$ 1,315) | Mex$ 381 | + 245% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,248 (Mex$ 14,791) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (Mex$ 6,575) | Mex$ 2,031 | + 224% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 101 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 91 | + 188% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 55% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 845 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (Mex$ 1,316) | Mex$ 650 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (Mex$ 1,513) | Mex$ 1,496 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (Mex$ 1,218) | Mex$ 1,106 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (Mex$ 789,016) | Mex$ 341,309 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 19 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa300 (Mex$ 395) | Mex$ 530 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 72% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 82 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 174 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 518 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 82 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 50 | + 226% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 56 | + 196% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 29 | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 29 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 190 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (Mex$ 503) | Mex$ 311 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 146 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (Mex$ 723) | Mex$ 836 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (Mex$ 1,203) | Mex$ 680 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 121 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 71 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 39 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (Mex$ 11,506) | Mex$ 9,977 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (Mex$ 1.97) | Mex$ 2.61 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 991 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 61 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,936 prices entered by 1,202 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 58% more expensive than in Mexico
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