Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 243% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 243% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (₨1,765) | ₨473 | + 273% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (₨1,606) | ₨643 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (₨3,212) | ₨240 | + 1241% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (₨271) | ₨111 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (₨769) | ₨144 | + 436% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (₨268) | ₨91 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (₨1,511) | ₨670 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (₨1,339) | ₨154 | + 767% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (₨321) | ₨52 | + 522% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (₨242) | ₨351 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (₨2,947) | ₨1,711 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (₨161) | ₨131 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (₨182) | ₨74 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 150% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Nakfa12,502 (₨133,898) | ₨69,698 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (₨85,680) | ₨39,575 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (₨32,130) | ₨10,992 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (₨55,508) | ₨49,835 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (₨53,550) | ₨32,659 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (₨21,420) | ₨8,932 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (₨10,710) | ₨2,615 | + 310% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,248 (₨120,463) | ₨44,544 | + 170% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (₨53,550) | ₨17,122 | + 213% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (₨1,071) | ₨627 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (₨2,142) | ₨266 | + 706% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (₨5,944) | ₨3,054 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (₨10,715) | ₨5,408 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (₨12,320) | ₨8,399 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (₨9,920) | ₨5,317 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (₨6,425,969) | ₨2,463,580 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (₨340) | ₨108 | + 215% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa300 (₨3,213) | ₨1,940 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 109% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (₨268) | ₨260 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (₨964) | ₨616 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,704 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (₨1,285) | ₨463 | + 178% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨1,339) | ₨350 | + 283% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨1,339) | ₨425 | + 215% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (₨589) | ₨247 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (₨696) | ₨150 | + 365% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨480 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (₨4,093) | ₨1,765 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,458 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (₨5,890) | ₨2,679 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (₨9,797) | ₨3,622 | + 170% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (₨1,071) | ₨850 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (₨269) | ₨437 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (₨257) | ₨451 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (₨93,712) | ₨58,894 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (₨16) | ₨35 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (₨3,480) | ₨4,252 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (₨535) | ₨262 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,166 prices entered by 497 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan
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