Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 210% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 210% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (₨1,699) | ₨591 | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (₨1,546) | ₨646 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (₨3,092) | ₨246 | + 1154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa26 (₨263) | ₨108 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa66 (₨680) | ₨123 | + 455% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (₨258) | ₨116 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (₨1,454) | ₨476 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (₨1,288) | ₨180 | + 615% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (₨309) | ₨46 | + 567% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa22 (₨222) | ₨356 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (₨2,836) | ₨2,599 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (₨155) | ₨124 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (₨175) | ₨57 | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Nakfa12,502 (₨128,880) | ₨54,361 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (₨82,469) | ₨36,571 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (₨30,926) | ₨9,346 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (₨53,428) | ₨45,679 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (₨51,543) | ₨30,170 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (₨20,617) | ₨7,326 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (₨10,309) | ₨2,470 | + 317% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa8,000 (₨82,469) | ₨38,520 | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (₨51,543) | ₨12,272 | + 320% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (₨1,031) | ₨568 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (₨2,062) | ₨803 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 177% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 177% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa700 (₨7,216) | ₨2,038 | + 254% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (₨10,313) | ₨3,629 | + 184% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (₨11,858) | ₨6,374 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa1,200 (₨12,373) | ₨5,563 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (₨6,185,165) | ₨2,042,570 | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (₨327) | ₨110 | + 197% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa300 (₨3,093) | ₨2,007 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (₨258) | ₨316 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (₨928) | ₨419 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,574 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (₨1,237) | ₨514 | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨1,289) | ₨301 | + 327% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨1,289) | ₨302 | + 327% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (₨567) | ₨206 | + 175% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (₨670) | ₨128 | + 426% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨388 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa350 (₨3,608) | ₨1,468 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,238 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (₨5,670) | ₨3,790 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa1,500 (₨15,463) | ₨3,579 | + 332% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (₨1,031) | ₨885 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa28 (₨284) | ₨331 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (₨242) | ₨551 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (₨90,200) | ₨55,804 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (₨15) | ₨4.62 | + 234% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (₨3,350) | ₨4,685 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (₨515) | ₨217 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,056 prices entered by 474 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan
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