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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)10.37 EUR
Banana (1kg)1.09 EUR
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)8.49 EUR
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)10.19 EUR
Chicken Fillets (1kg)22.78 EUR
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)0.85 EUR
Eggs (regular) (12)3.72 EUR
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)0.85 EUR
Local Cheese (1kg)2.55 EUR
Milk (regular), (1 liter)1.19 EUR
Onion (1kg)0.82 EUR
Oranges (1kg)1.70 EUR
Potato (1kg)1.30 EUR
Rice (white), (1kg)1.95 EUR
Tomato (1kg)0.94 EUR
Water (1.5 liter bottle)1.82 EUR

Restaurant Prices

Cappuccino (regular)0.64 EUR
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)1.06 EUR
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)0.85 EUR
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)1.70 EUR
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)4.67 EUR
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course16.98 EUR
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant10.19 EUR
Water (0.33 liter bottle)0.85 EUR

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 (0.64 EUR), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 1.25 ERN (1.06 EUR). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 5.5 ERN (4.67 EUR) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 20 ERN (16.98 EUR). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 12 ERN (10.19 EUR).

Public Transportation Prices

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)6.79 EUR
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)0.18 EUR
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)8.49 EUR
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)0.51 EUR

Entertainment Prices

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat0.93 EUR
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult22.92 EUR
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)6.37 EUR

Apartment Rental Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre403 EUR
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre340 EUR
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre616 EUR
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre552 EUR

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 (340 EUR) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 475 ERN (403 EUR) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 401 ERN (340 EUR) per square meter.

Apartment Buying Prices

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre340 EUR
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre1 397 EUR

Average Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)741 EUR
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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