Cost of living in Eritrea compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is 19% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 ($10) | $8 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 ($20) | $4.27 | + 369% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa26 ($1.70) | $0.87 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa66 ($4.40) | $3.02 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 ($1.67) | $4.01 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 ($9) | $6 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 ($8) | $3.38 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 ($2.00) | $1.71 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa22 ($1.43) | $3.17 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 ($18) | $14 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 ($1.00) | $1.92 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 ($1.13) | $2.10 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Nakfa12,502 ($834) | $2,198 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 ($533) | $1,580 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 ($200) | $179 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 ($346) | $1,572 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 ($333) | $1,112 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 ($133) | $118 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 ($67) | $48 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa8,000 ($533) | $301 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 ($333) | $119 | + 180% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 ($13) | $22 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 29% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa700 ($47) | $48 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 ($67) | $43 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 ($77) | $86 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa1,200 ($80) | $111 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Nakfa600,000 ($40,001) | $22,759 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 ($2.12) | $0.76 | + 177% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Nakfa300 ($20) | $80 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 ($1.67) | $7 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 ($6) | $19 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $109 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 ($8) | $6 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 ($8) | $3.45 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 ($8) | $4.90 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 ($3.67) | $3.44 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 ($4.34) | $1.80 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $21 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa350 ($23) | $45 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 ($37) | $207 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa1,500 ($100) | $75 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 ($7) | $12 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa28 ($1.83) | $4.85 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 ($1.57) | $5.75 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 ($583) | $405 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 ($0.10) | $0.18 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 ($22) | $53 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 ($3.33) | $8 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 52,485 prices entered by 6,704 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 17% cheaper than in United States
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