Cost of living in Eritrea compared to United States
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Eritrea is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Eritrea | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Nakfa165 ($11) | $19 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Nakfa150 ($10) | $10 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Nakfa300 ($20) | $5.84 | + 243% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Nakfa25 ($1.69) | $1.08 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Nakfa72 ($4.79) | $4.57 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Nakfa25 ($1.67) | $4.59 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Nakfa141 ($9) | $7 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Nakfa125 ($8) | $4.22 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Nakfa30 ($2.00) | $2.18 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Nakfa23 ($1.51) | $3.28 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Nakfa275 ($18) | $16 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Nakfa15 ($1.00) | $2.54 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Nakfa17 ($1.13) | $2.85 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Eritrea is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Eritrea | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,840 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Nakfa8,000 ($533) | $2,105 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Nakfa3,000 ($200) | $215 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Nakfa5,183 ($346) | $1,989 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Nakfa5,000 ($333) | $1,461 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Nakfa2,000 ($133) | $148 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Nakfa1,000 ($67) | $59 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Nakfa11,100 ($740) | $290 | + 155% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa5,000 ($333) | $123 | + 171% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Nakfa100 ($7) | $13 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Nakfa200 ($13) | $32 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Eritrea is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Eritrea | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Nakfa555 ($37) | $53 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Nakfa1,000 ($67) | $48 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa1,150 ($77) | $94 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Nakfa926 ($62) | $121 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Eritrea is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Eritrea | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $27,034 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Nakfa32 ($2.12) | $1.14 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $78 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Eritrea is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Eritrea | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Nakfa25 ($1.67) | $8 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Nakfa90 ($6.00) | $23 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $136 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Nakfa120 ($8) | $8 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Nakfa125 ($8) | $4.61 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Nakfa125 ($8) | $5.72 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Nakfa55 ($3.67) | $4.66 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Nakfa65 ($4.34) | $2.14 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $27 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Eritrea is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Eritrea | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Nakfa382 ($25) | $53 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $28 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Nakfa550 ($37) | $195 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Nakfa915 ($61) | $92 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Nakfa100 ($7) | $13 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Nakfa25 ($1.67) | $5.54 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Nakfa24 ($1.60) | $7 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Nakfa8,750 ($583) | $524 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Nakfa1.50 ($0.10) | $0.20 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Nakfa325 ($22) | $57 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Nakfa50 ($3.33) | $10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20,556 prices entered by 2,792 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Eritrea is 20% cheaper than in United States
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