- Cost of Living
- Eritrea
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 143% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa483 (11,716 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 399% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa120 (2,912 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa125 (3,033 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa31 (751 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa70 (1,710 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (609 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (3,416 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa153 (3,702 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa28 (670 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa31 (741 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa531 (12,890 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 440% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa62 (1,505 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 304% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa13 (303 ₦) | 375 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa15,248 (370,016 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa6,345 (153,984 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa400 (9,707 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa6,603 (160,236 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa3,250 (78,867 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa300 (7,280 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Nakfa2,500 (60,667 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 759% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa17,500 (424,669 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (121,334 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa325 (7,887 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 591% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,599 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,200 (29,120 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 325% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa750 (18,200 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa2,100 (50,960 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa2,300 (55,814 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 206% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 206% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (14,560,097 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa30 (728 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 386% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,575 (38,220 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 165% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa115 (2,791 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa145 (3,519 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 (7,280 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,581 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa156 (3,792 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa252 (6,111 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 357% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa50 (1,213 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa70 (1,699 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa120 (2,912 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa1,374 (33,347 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 514% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 (971 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | - 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 (18,683 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa112 (2,722 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa16 (380 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa33 (793 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Nakfa8,750 (212,335 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.71 (41 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa375 (9,100 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa70 (1,699 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 259% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,371 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
24.267
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 123% more expensive than in Nigeria
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