Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 110% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 154 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 105 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (Mex$ 379) | Mex$ 58 | + 553% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa26 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 20 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa66 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 32 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 22 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 67 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 40 | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 23 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa22 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 214 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 28 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Nakfa12,502 (Mex$ 15,797) | Mex$ 19,038 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (Mex$ 10,108) | Mex$ 8,889 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (Mex$ 3,791) | Mex$ 1,265 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (Mex$ 6,549) | Mex$ 10,724 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (Mex$ 6,318) | Mex$ 5,857 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (Mex$ 2,527) | Mex$ 937 | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (Mex$ 1,264) | Mex$ 387 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa8,000 (Mex$ 10,108) | Mex$ 7,514 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (Mex$ 6,318) | Mex$ 1,954 | + 223% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 101 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 87 | + 189% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 62% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa700 (Mex$ 884) | Mex$ 851 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (Mex$ 1,264) | Mex$ 635 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (Mex$ 1,453) | Mex$ 1,509 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa1,200 (Mex$ 1,517) | Mex$ 1,210 | + 25% | |
| 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$ 758,128) | Mex$ 326,490 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 20 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa300 (Mex$ 379) | Mex$ 496 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 71% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 78 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 226 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 549 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 68 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 49 | + 222% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 59 | + 168% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 30 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 30 | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 176 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa350 (Mex$ 442) | Mex$ 342 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 140 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (Mex$ 695) | Mex$ 922 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa1,500 (Mex$ 1,895) | Mex$ 662 | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 109 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa28 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 59 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 41 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (Mex$ 11,056) | Mex$ 9,936 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (Mex$ 1.90) | Mex$ 1.57 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (Mex$ 411) | Mex$ 851 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 55 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,863 prices entered by 1,414 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 62% more expensive than in Mexico
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