Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (4,563 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (4,152 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (8,301 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 556% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (701 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (1,987 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (692 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (3,904 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (3,459 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (830 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (626 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (7,616 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (415 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (471 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 600,977 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (221,430 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (83,036 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (143,454 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (138,394 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (55,357 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 624% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (27,679 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (307,234 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (138,394 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (2,768 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (5,536 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (15,361 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (27,691 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (31,839 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (25,637 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,857,240 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (879 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 381% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,326 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 97% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (692 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (2,491 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15,152 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (3,321 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (3,460 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (3,460 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (1,522 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (1,800 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 240% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,631 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (10,579 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,345 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (15,223 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (25,319 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (2,768 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (694 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (664 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (242,189 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (42 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (8,994 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (1,384 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 176% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 276 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
27.679
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ERN
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria
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