Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (5,121 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (4,660 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (9,317 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 430% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (787 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (2,231 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (777 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (4,382 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (3,883 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (932 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (703 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (8,548 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (466 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (528 ₦) | 642 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 1,041,510 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (248,533 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (93,200 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (161,014 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (155,333 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (62,133 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (31,067 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (344,840 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (155,333 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (3,107 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (6,213 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 314% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (17,241 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (31,081 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (35,736 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (28,775 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (986 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 218% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 22,353 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (777 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (2,796 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 19,489 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (3,728 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (3,883 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 365% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (3,884 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (1,709 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (2,020 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,692 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (11,874 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 6,169 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (17,087 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (28,418 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (3,107 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (779 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (745 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (271,833 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (47 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (10,095 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (1,553 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 200% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 307 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
31.067
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ERN
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria
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