Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 201% | |||
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Food in Eritrea is 201% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (16,552 ₦) | 5,818 ₦ | + 184% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (15,061 ₦) | 3,706 ₦ | + 306% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (30,114 ₦) | 3,545 ₦ | + 749% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (2,544 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 110% | |
12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (7,210 ₦) | 2,947 ₦ | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (2,510 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (14,162 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (12,549 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 260% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (3,012 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (2,273 ₦) | 904 ₦ | + 152% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (27,628 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 188% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (1,507 ₦) | 1,484 ₦ | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (1,707 ₦) | 1,314 ₦ | + 30% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Eritrea is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 3,857,070 ₦ | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa6,200 (622,538 ₦) | 1,767,220 ₦ | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (301,228 ₦) | 166,028 ₦ | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (520,406 ₦) | 1,034,070 ₦ | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (502,047 ₦) | 722,196 ₦ | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (200,819 ₦) | 457,154 ₦ | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (100,409 ₦) | 28,284 ₦ | + 255% | |
40” flat screen tv | Nakfa10,000 (1,004,093 ₦) | 338,302 ₦ | + 197% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (502,047 ₦) | 143,301 ₦ | + 250% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (10,041 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 358% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (20,082 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 573% | |
Clothes | + 325% | |||
Clothes in Eritrea is 325% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (55,723 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 227% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (100,455 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 541% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (115,502 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 151% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (93,001 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 86% | |
Transportation | + 67% | |||
Transportation in Eritrea is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa300,000 (30,122,800 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 502% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (3,187 ₦) | 1,032 ₦ | + 209% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 34,491 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 125% | |||
Personal Care in Eritrea is 125% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (2,510 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (9,037 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 411% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,619 ₦ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (12,049 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 169% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (12,551 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 521% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (12,553 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 383% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (5,523 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 89% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (6,530 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 509% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,392 ₦ | - | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Eritrea is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Eritrea | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (38,377 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 7,974 ₦ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (55,225 ₦) | 13,705 ₦ | + 303% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (91,848 ₦) | 38,437 ₦ | + 139% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (10,043 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 83% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (2,519 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (2,409 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (878,582 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 195% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (151 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (32,626 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 145% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (5,020 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 101% | |
TOTAL | + 76% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria
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