Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (3,995 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (3,635 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (7,268 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 674% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (614 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (1,740 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (606 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (3,418 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (3,029 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (727 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (549 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (6,668 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (364 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (412 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Nakfa12,502 (302,969 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (193,866 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (72,700 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (125,597 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (121,166 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (48,467 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 297% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (24,233 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa13,853 (335,694 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 296% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (121,166 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (2,423 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (4,847 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 307% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (13,449 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (24,244 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (27,876 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (22,445 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (14,539,960 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 711% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (769 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 421% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa300 (7,270 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (606 ₦) | 969 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (2,181 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,906 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (2,908 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (3,029 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (3,030 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (1,333 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 300% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (1,576 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 223% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,448 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (9,262 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,961 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (13,328 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (22,167 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (2,424 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (608 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (581 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (212,041 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (36 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (7,874 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (1,212 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,191 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria
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