- Cost of Living
- Eritrea
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 184% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 184% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa483 (Mex$ 647) | Mex$ 120 | + 442% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa120 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 95 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa125 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 67 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa31 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 19 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa70 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 31 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 62 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa153 (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 38 | + 441% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa28 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 24 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa31 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 21 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa531 (Mex$ 712) | Mex$ 223 | + 220% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa62 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 25 | + 228% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa13 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 83% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa15,248 (Mex$ 20,443) | Mex$ 19,527 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa6,345 (Mex$ 8,508) | Mex$ 10,212 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa400 (Mex$ 536) | Mex$ 1,590 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa6,603 (Mex$ 8,853) | Mex$ 11,923 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa3,250 (Mex$ 4,357) | Mex$ 6,773 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa300 (Mex$ 402) | Mex$ 1,354 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Nakfa2,500 (Mex$ 3,352) | Mex$ 381 | + 779% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa17,500 (Mex$ 23,463) | Mex$ 8,096 | + 190% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (Mex$ 6,704) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 235% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa325 (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 105 | + 314% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 87 | - | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 73% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,200 (Mex$ 1,609) | Mex$ 811 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa750 (Mex$ 1,006) | Mex$ 667 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa2,100 (Mex$ 2,816) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa2,300 (Mex$ 3,084) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 216% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 216% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (Mex$ 804,440) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa30 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 19 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,575 (Mex$ 2,112) | Mex$ 460 | + 359% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 148% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa115 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 75 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa145 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 189 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 (Mex$ 402) | Mex$ 548 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa156 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 48 | + 332% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa252 (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 54 | + 527% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa50 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 27 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa70 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 30 | + 218% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa120 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 126 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 62% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa1,374 (Mex$ 1,842) | Mex$ 378 | + 388% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 137 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,230 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa770 (Mex$ 1,032) | Mex$ 742 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa112 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 103 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa16 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 55 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa33 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 44 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Nakfa8,750 (Mex$ 11,731) | Mex$ 10,278 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.71 (Mex$ 2.29) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa375 (Mex$ 503) | Mex$ 724 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa70 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 52 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,310 prices entered by 1,178 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 133% more expensive than in Mexico
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