Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 120% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (4,188 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (3,811 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (7,619 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 640% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (644 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (1,824 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (635 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (3,583 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (3,175 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (762 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (575 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (6,991 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (381 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (432 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 427,015 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (203,245 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (76,217 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (131,674 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (127,028 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (50,811 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (25,406 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,700 (297,246 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 295% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (127,028 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 306% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (2,541 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (5,081 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 408% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (14,099 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (25,417 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (29,224 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (23,531 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (15,243,403 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (806 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 458% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa300 (7,622 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (635 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (2,287 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15,181 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (3,049 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (3,176 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (3,176 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (1,397 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 295% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (1,652 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 218% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,337 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (9,710 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,848 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (13,973 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (23,240 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (2,541 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (637 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (609 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (222,300 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (38 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (8,255 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (1,270 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 711 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria
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