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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)44.46 PLN
Banana (1kg)4.66 PLN
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)36.38 PLN
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)43.66 PLN
Chicken Fillets (1kg)97.61 PLN
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)3.64 PLN
Eggs (regular) (12)15.94 PLN
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)3.64 PLN
Local Cheese (1kg)10.91 PLN
Milk (regular), (1 liter)5.09 PLN
Onion (1kg)3.49 PLN
Oranges (1kg)7.28 PLN
Potato (1kg)5.57 PLN
Rice (white), (1kg)8.37 PLN
Tomato (1kg)4.04 PLN
Water (1.5 liter bottle)7.79 PLN

Restaurant Prices

Cappuccino (regular)2.73 PLN
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)4.55 PLN
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)3.64 PLN
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)7.28 PLN
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)20.01 PLN
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course72.76 PLN
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant43.66 PLN
Water (0.33 liter bottle)3.64 PLN

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 (2.73 PLN), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 1.25 ERN (4.55 PLN). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 5.5 ERN (20.01 PLN) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 20 ERN (72.76 PLN). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 12 ERN (43.66 PLN).

Public Transportation Prices

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)29.11 PLN
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)0.76 PLN
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)36.38 PLN
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)2.18 PLN

Entertainment Prices

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat4.00 PLN
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult98.23 PLN
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)27.29 PLN

Apartment Rental Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre1 728 PLN
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre1 455 PLN
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre2 638 PLN
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre2 365 PLN

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 (1455 PLN) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 475 ERN (1728 PLN) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 401 ERN (1457 PLN) per square meter.

Apartment Buying Prices

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre1 457 PLN
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre5 988 PLN

Average Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)3 177 PLN
Sources and updates

• 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.
• If you have noticed an error, please report it.

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