Cost of Living in Eritrea
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $21.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $34.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $5.50 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $0.97 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ? | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $0.70 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.00 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $1.00 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.60 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ? | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.04 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $4.38 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $1.36 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $12.17 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $4.54 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $5.54 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.58 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.91 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.53 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.82 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.42 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ? | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $2.22 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $12.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ? | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.13 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $8.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ? | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $0.97 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $10.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $2.50 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $66,666.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $70,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $25.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $67.99 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $200.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $27.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $5.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $1.20 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $25.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $2,600.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $135.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $120.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $200.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $150.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $250.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $200.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $450.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $425.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $117.71 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $170.32 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $500.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 18.50 | |
Prices in Eritrea
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Last update: 18 May 2026
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Last update: 18 May 2026
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