- Cost of Living
- Eritrea
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Eritrea compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 42% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa483 ($32) | $14 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Nakfa120 ($8) | $8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa125 ($8) | $4.55 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa31 ($2.06) | $0.89 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa70 ($4.70) | $3.17 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 ($1.67) | $4.00 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 ($9) | $6 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa153 ($10) | $3.34 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa28 ($1.84) | $1.60 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa31 ($2.03) | $3.45 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa531 ($35) | $15 | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Nakfa62 ($4.13) | $1.91 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa13 ($0.83) | $2.13 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa15,248 ($1,017) | $2,048 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Nakfa6,345 ($423) | $1,580 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa400 ($27) | $177 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Nakfa6,603 ($440) | $1,587 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Nakfa3,250 ($217) | $1,131 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Nakfa300 ($20) | $121 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Nakfa2,500 ($167) | $48 | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Nakfa17,500 ($1,167) | $334 | + 249% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 ($333) | $119 | + 180% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa325 ($22) | $11 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $23 | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 30% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa1,200 ($80) | $47 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Nakfa750 ($50) | $45 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa2,100 ($140) | $85 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa2,300 ($153) | $115 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 43% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 ($40,000) | $22,326 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa30 ($2.00) | $0.77 | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa1,575 ($105) | $85 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa115 ($8) | $7 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa145 ($10) | $18 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Nakfa300 ($20) | $111 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa156 ($10) | $3.50 | + 197% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa252 ($17) | $5.14 | + 226% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa50 ($3.33) | $3.49 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa70 ($4.67) | $1.85 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Nakfa120 ($8) | $20 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa1,374 ($92) | $45 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Nakfa40 ($2.67) | $25 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $173 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa770 ($51) | $79 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa112 ($7) | $12 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa16 ($1.04) | $4.86 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa33 ($2.18) | $5.89 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Nakfa8,750 ($583) | $426 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.71 ($0.11) | $0.34 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa375 ($25) | $54 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa70 ($4.67) | $8 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,080 prices entered by 13,250 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 11% more expensive than in United States
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