Cost of living in Eritrea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 288% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 288% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Eritrea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 (₨1,940) | ₨460 | + 322% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 (₨1,765) | ₨730 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 (₨3,529) | ₨237 | + 1386% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 (₨298) | ₨123 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 (₨845) | ₨171 | + 395% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 (₨294) | ₨85 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 (₨1,660) | ₨648 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 (₨1,471) | ₨157 | + 837% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 (₨353) | ₨47 | + 649% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 (₨266) | ₨223 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 (₨3,238) | ₨1,889 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 (₨177) | ₨144 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 (₨200) | ₨72 | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Eritrea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨54,405 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 (₨94,134) | ₨36,675 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 (₨35,300) | ₨12,437 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 (₨60,985) | ₨50,399 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 (₨58,834) | ₨46,759 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 (₨23,533) | ₨13,558 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 (₨11,767) | ₨2,491 | + 372% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 (₨130,611) | ₨47,868 | + 173% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 (₨58,834) | ₨17,360 | + 239% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 (₨1,177) | ₨826 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 (₨2,353) | ₨654 | + 260% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Eritrea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 (₨6,530) | ₨3,317 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 (₨11,772) | ₨5,876 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 (₨13,535) | ₨13,241 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 (₨10,899) | ₨8,069 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Eritrea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 (₨7,060,040) | ₨1,996,870 | + 254% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 (₨373) | ₨135 | + 178% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,592 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Eritrea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 (₨294) | ₨440 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 (₨1,059) | ₨356 | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,396 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 (₨1,412) | ₨1,267 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨1,471) | ₨764 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 (₨1,471) | ₨455 | + 223% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 (₨647) | ₨250 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 (₨765) | ₨124 | + 519% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨528 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Eritrea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 (₨4,497) | ₨1,488 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,150 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 (₨6,472) | ₨2,411 | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 (₨10,764) | ₨3,400 | + 217% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 (₨1,177) | ₨720 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 (₨295) | ₨426 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 (₨282) | ₨499 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 (₨102,959) | ₨68,038 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 (₨18) | ₨4.57 | + 286% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 (₨3,823) | ₨3,574 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 (₨588) | ₨258 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,003 prices entered by 337 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
11.767
PKR
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan
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