Prices and Cost of Living in Eritrea
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) | 12.22 USD |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.28 USD |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.00 USD |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 USD |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 26.83 USD |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.00 USD |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.38 USD |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.00 USD |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 3.00 USD |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.40 USD |
| Onion (1kg) | 0.96 USD |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.00 USD |
| Potato (1kg) | 1.53 USD |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 2.30 USD |
| Tomato (1kg) | 1.11 USD |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.14 USD |
Restaurant Prices
| Cappuccino (regular) | 0.75 USD |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.25 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) | 5.50 USD |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 20.00 USD |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 USD |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.00 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 0.75 ERN (0.75 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 1.25 ERN (1.25 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 5.5 ERN (5.5 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 12 ERN (12 USD).
Public Transportation Prices
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 8.00 USD |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.21 USD |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.00 USD |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 0.60 USD |
Entertainment Prices
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1.10 USD |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.00 USD |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 7.50 USD |
Apartment Rental Prices
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 475 USD |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 400 USD |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 725 USD |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 650 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 400 ERN (400 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 475 ERN (475 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 401 ERN (401 USD) per square meter.
Apartment Buying Prices
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 401 USD |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1 646 USD |
Average Salary
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 873 USD |
• Prices of products and services in Eritrea. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 07/2025, latest data 07/2025.
• 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.
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