Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Eritrea
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Economic & Living Costs in Eritrea
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
12-30 ERN
Avg: 21 ERN
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
18-50 ERN
Avg: 34 ERN
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
5-5.99 ERN
Avg: 5.5 ERN
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
0.6-1.33 ERN
Avg: 0.97 ERN
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
300-650 ERN
Avg: 475 ERN
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
200-600 ERN
Avg: 400 ERN
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
600-850 ERN
Avg: 725 ERN
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
550-750 ERN
Avg: 650 ERN
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
0.13-0.3 ERN
Avg: 0.21 ERN
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
26.67-27 ERN
Avg: 26.83 ERN
Monthly Transport Pass
N/A
Avg: N/A
Gasoline (1L)
2-2.5 ERN
Avg: 2.25 ERN
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
25-30 ERN
Avg: 27.5 ERN
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
1.6 ERN
Avg: 1.6 ERN
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Eggs (12)
3.96-4.8 ERN
Avg: 4.38 ERN
Local Cheese (1kg)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
N/A
Avg: N/A
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
5-10 ERN
Avg: 7.5 ERN
Cinema Ticket
1-1.2 ERN
Avg: 1.1 ERN
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
25 ERN
Avg: 25 ERN
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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