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Prices and Cost of Living in Eritrea

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Prices in Eritrea

Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Eritrea, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country.

Grocery Store Prices

Apples (1kg)4.33 USD
Banana (1kg)1.00 USD
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)10.00 USD
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)2.50 USD
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)1.00 USD
Eggs (regular) (12)4.80 USD
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)1.33 USD
Lettuce (1 head)0.67 USD
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)0.50 USD
Milk (regular), (1 liter)1.45 USD
Onion (1kg)1.00 USD
Oranges (1kg)1.89 USD
Potato (1kg)1.56 USD
Rice (white), (1kg)1.87 USD
Tomato (1kg)1.44 USD
Water (1.5 liter bottle)1.58 USD

Restaurant Prices

Cappuccino (regular)1.06 USD
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)1.56 USD
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)1.00 USD
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)2.00 USD
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)2.67 USD
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course20.00 USD
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant11.40 USD
Water (0.33 liter bottle)1.57 USD

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Eritrea vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 1.06 ERN (1.06 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 1.56 ERN (1.56 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 2.67 ERN (2.67 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 20 ERN (20 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 11.4 ERN (11.4 USD).

Public Transportation Prices

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)0.22 USD
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)6.67 USD
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)0.67 USD
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)0.67 USD

Entertainment Prices

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat0.83 USD
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult6.67 USD
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)5.50 USD

Apartment Rental Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre375 USD
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre333 USD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre492 USD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre750 USD

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eritrea?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Eritrea varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 333 ERN (333 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 375 ERN (375 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 1000 ERN (1000 USD) per square meter.

Apartment Buying Prices

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre1 000 USD
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre1 313 USD

Average Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)773 USD
Sources and updates

• Prices of products and services in Eritrea. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 03/2023, latest data 03/2023.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
• If you have noticed an error, please report it.

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