Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Eritrea is 1.86 times more expensive as compared to Ethiopia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Eritrea and Ethiopia. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Eritrea and Ethiopia.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 3,000 ERN (198 USD) | 10,000 ETB (180 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 5,000 ERN (330 USD) | 20,000 ETB (360 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 7,000 ERN (462 USD) | 30,000 ETB (540 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 2,000 ERN (132 USD) | 7,000 ETB (126 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 3,500 ERN (231 USD) | 15,000 ETB (270 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 5,000 ERN (330 USD) | 25,000 ETB (450 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 6 % | 6 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 3 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Eritrea is 1.10 times less expensive than Ethiopia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 15,000 ERN (990 USD) | 50,000 ETB (900 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 1,200 ETB (21.60 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 600 ETB (10.80 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 18.61% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Eritrea costs 1.10 times more compared to Ethiopia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 2,000 ERN (132 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,500 ERN (99 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 605.13% more in Eritrea compared to Ethiopia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 10 ERN (0.66 USD) | 3 ETB (0.05 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 30 ERN (1.98 USD) | 8 ETB (0.14 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 60 ERN (3.96 USD) | 12 ETB (0.22 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) | 25 ETB (0.45 USD) |
In Eritrea, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 16.92 times more expensive than the cost in Ethiopia.
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 2035.92% more for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 60 ERN (3.96 USD) | 12 ETB (0.22 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 40 ERN (2.64 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 30 ERN (1.98 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 70 ERN (4.62 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 40 ERN (2.64 USD) | 12 ETB (0.22 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 17.28 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 60 ETB (1.08 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 1,500 ERN (99 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 250 ERN (16.50 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 30 ERN (1.98 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 600 ERN (39.60 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 60 ERN (3.96 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 2100.00% more in Eritrea compared to Ethiopia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 80 ETB (1.44 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 80 ERN (5.28 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 7.78 times more for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 20 ERN (1.32 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | Yet to Update () | 7,500 ETB (135 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 3,000 ERN (198 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 20 ERN (1.32 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 1,500 ERN (99 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 20 ERN (1.32 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 2.04 times more for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 80,000 ERN (5,280 USD) | 100,000 ETB (1,800 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 2,000 ERN (132 USD) | 5,000 ETB (90 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 10 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 15 ERN (0.99 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 60 ERN (3.96 USD) | 60 ETB (1.08 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 2.84 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Eritrea compared to that of Ethiopia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) | 250 ETB (4.50 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 250 ERN (16.50 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) | 80 ETB (1.44 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 2,000 ERN (132 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 5.77 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 20 ERN (1.32 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 3.89 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 600 ETB (10.80 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 600 ERN (39.60 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 3,000 ERN (198 USD) | 8,000 ETB (144 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 600 ERN (39.60 USD) | 1,200 ETB (21.60 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 700 ERN (46.20 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 700 ERN (46.20 USD) | 1,200 ETB (21.60 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 800 ERN (52.80 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 600 ERN (39.60 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 1.74 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 600 ETB (10.80 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 2,000 ERN (132 USD) | 3,000 ETB (54 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 1,500 ERN (99 USD) | 2,500 ETB (45 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 400 ETB (7.20 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 1,500 ERN (99 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 2.60 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 1,200 ERN (79.20 USD) | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 3,000 ERN (198 USD) | 10,000 ETB (180 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 4,000 ERN (264 USD) | 12,000 ETB (216 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 5,000 ERN (330 USD) | 15,000 ETB (270 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 10,000 ERN (660 USD) | 25,000 ETB (450 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 20,000 ERN (1,320 USD) | 35,000 ETB (630 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 600 ERN (39.60 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 700 ERN (46.20 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 1.64 times more for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 70 ETB (1.26 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 60 ETB (1.08 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 9.50 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 80 ETB (1.44 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 40 ETB (0.72 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 7.58 times more for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 5,000 ERN (330 USD) | 15,000 ETB (270 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 3,500 ERN (231 USD) | 10,000 ETB (180 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 33.33 ERN per hour (2.20 USD) | 66.67 ETB per hour (1.20 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 5 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 8 % | 7 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 6 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 35 | 70 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 4,000 ERN (264 USD) | 12,000 ETB (216 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, you would earn 1.26 times more salary as compared to Ethiopia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Ethiopia ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) | 250 ETB (4.50 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) | 250 ETB (4.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.20 times more in Eritrea, as compared to Ethiopia.
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