- Cost of Living
- Eritrea
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 274% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 274% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa483 (₨4,493) | ₨559 | + 703% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa120 (₨1,117) | ₨610 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa125 (₨1,163) | ₨222 | + 425% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa31 (₨288) | ₨108 | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa70 (₨656) | ₨121 | + 441% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (₨234) | ₨80 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (₨1,310) | ₨439 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa153 (₨1,420) | ₨154 | + 825% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa28 (₨257) | ₨40 | + 549% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa31 (₨284) | ₨293 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa531 (₨4,943) | ₨2,141 | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa62 (₨577) | ₨117 | + 392% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa13 (₨116) | ₨56 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 199% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa15,248 (₨141,893) | ₨57,192 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa6,345 (₨59,049) | ₨36,148 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa400 (₨3,722) | ₨8,238 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa6,603 (₨61,447) | ₨44,615 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa3,250 (₨30,244) | ₨25,516 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa300 (₨2,792) | ₨6,795 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Nakfa2,500 (₨23,264) | ₨2,646 | + 779% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa17,500 (₨162,851) | ₨39,967 | + 307% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (₨46,529) | ₨11,006 | + 323% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa325 (₨3,024) | ₨499 | + 506% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,104 | - | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,200 (₨11,167) | ₨2,600 | + 329% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa750 (₨6,979) | ₨4,026 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa2,100 (₨19,542) | ₨6,156 | + 217% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa2,300 (₨21,403) | ₨5,351 | + 300% | |
| Transportation | + 294% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 294% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (₨5,583,474) | ₨1,833,160 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa30 (₨279) | ₨90 | + 211% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,575 (₨14,657) | ₨2,481 | + 491% | |
| Personal Care | + 268% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 268% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa115 (₨1,070) | ₨227 | + 371% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa145 (₨1,349) | ₨652 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 (₨2,792) | ₨2,133 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨444 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa156 (₨1,454) | ₨275 | + 429% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa252 (₨2,343) | ₨340 | + 589% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa50 (₨465) | ₨142 | + 227% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa70 (₨651) | ₨109 | + 500% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa120 (₨1,117) | ₨637 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa1,374 (₨12,788) | ₨1,494 | + 756% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 (₨372) | ₨1,128 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa770 (₨7,164) | ₨3,101 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa112 (₨1,044) | ₨526 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa16 (₨146) | ₨392 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa33 (₨304) | ₨548 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Nakfa8,750 (₨81,426) | ₨55,238 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.71 (₨16) | ₨49 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa375 (₨3,490) | ₨4,025 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa70 (₨651) | ₨185 | + 253% | |
| TOTAL | + 202% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,487 prices entered by 550 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 202% more expensive than in Pakistan
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