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) | 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-course | 20.00 USD |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.40 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 Seat | 0.83 USD |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 6.67 USD |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 5.50 USD |
Apartment Rental Prices
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 375 USD |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 333 USD |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 492 USD |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 750 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 Centre | 1 000 USD |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1 313 USD |
Average Salary
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 773 USD |
• 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.
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