Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 348% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 348% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Eritrea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (₨3,053) | ₨723 | + 322% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (₨2,778) | ₨814 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (₨5,555) | ₨286 | + 1841% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (₨469) | ₨152 | + 209% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (₨1,330) | ₨247 | + 439% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (₨463) | ₨135 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (₨2,612) | ₨942 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (₨2,315) | ₨239 | + 867% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (₨556) | ₨81 | + 585% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (₨419) | ₨537 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (₨5,096) | ₨2,196 | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (₨278) | ₨196 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (₨315) | ₨91 | + 246% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Eritrea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨108,114 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (₨148,165) | ₨59,217 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (₨55,562) | ₨29,806 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (₨95,990) | ₨75,150 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (₨92,603) | ₨49,593 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (₨37,041) | ₨25,724 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (₨18,521) | ₨2,326 | + 696% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (₨205,579) | ₨56,359 | + 265% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (₨92,603) | ₨26,964 | + 243% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (₨1,852) | ₨1,379 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (₨3,704) | ₨1,763 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 199% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 199% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Eritrea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (₨10,278) | ₨3,311 | + 210% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (₨18,529) | ₨5,017 | + 269% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (₨21,305) | ₨9,965 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (₨17,154) | ₨15,708 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Eritrea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨3,245,060 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (₨588) | ₨231 | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨5,123 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Eritrea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (₨463) | ₨749 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (₨1,667) | ₨1,242 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,032 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (₨2,222) | ₨673 | + 230% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨2,315) | ₨743 | + 212% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨2,315) | ₨796 | + 191% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (₨1,019) | ₨400 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (₨1,204) | ₨260 | + 363% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨1,148 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Eritrea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (₨7,079) | ₨9,721 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,757 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (₨10,186) | ₨2,863 | + 256% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (₨16,942) | ₨10,233 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (₨1,852) | ₨3,759 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (₨465) | ₨638 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (₨444) | ₨510 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (₨162,056) | ₨79,985 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (₨28) | ₨3.23 | + 760% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (₨6,018) | ₨4,354 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (₨926) | ₨288 | + 221% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,452 prices entered by 358 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
18.521
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan
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