- Cost of Living
- Eritrea
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 145% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa483 (11,732 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | + 389% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa120 (2,916 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa125 (3,037 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa31 (752 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa70 (1,712 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (610 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (3,421 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa153 (3,707 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa28 (671 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa31 (742 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa531 (12,908 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 441% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa62 (1,507 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 308% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa13 (304 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa15,248 (370,516 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa6,345 (154,192 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa400 (9,720 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa6,603 (160,452 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa3,250 (78,974 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa300 (7,290 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Nakfa2,500 (60,749 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 902% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa17,500 (425,243 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 268% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (121,498 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa325 (7,897 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 617% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,488 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,200 (29,160 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 330% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa750 (18,225 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa2,100 (51,029 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 215% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa2,300 (55,889 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 223% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 223% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (14,579,771 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa30 (729 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 371% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,575 (38,272 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 275% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 154% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa115 (2,794 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa145 (3,523 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 (7,290 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,414 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa156 (3,797 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa252 (6,119 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 325% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa50 (1,215 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa70 (1,701 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 249% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa120 (2,916 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa1,374 (33,392 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 516% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 (972 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa770 (18,708 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa112 (2,725 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa16 (381 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa33 (794 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Nakfa8,750 (212,622 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.71 (41 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa375 (9,112 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa70 (1,701 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 261% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,481 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
24.300
NGN
/
ERN
Cost of living in Eritrea is 128% more expensive than in Nigeria
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