Ranked by estimated single-person monthly budget including rent
| # | City | Monthly budget | 1BR outside centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massawa Semienawi K’eyyĭḥ Baḥri | Nfk4,502 ($300) | Nfk1,262 ($84.15) |
| 2 | Mendefera Debub | Nfk4,502 ($300) | Nfk1,262 ($84.15) |
| 3 | Dbarwa Debub | Nfk4,502 ($300) | Nfk1,262 ($84.15) |
| 4 | Ādī-Teklezan ‘Anseba | Nfk4,502 ($300) | Nfk1,262 ($84.15) |
| 5 | Bēylul Debubawi K’eyyĭḥ Baḥri | Nfk4,502 ($300) | Nfk1,262 ($84.15) |
| 6 | Adi Keyh Ma’ĭkel | Nfk4,502 ($300) | Nfk1,262 ($84.15) |
| 7 | Ghinda’e Semienawi K’eyyĭḥ Baḥri | Nfk4,502 ($300) | Nfk1,262 ($84.15) |
| 8 | Edd Debubawi K’eyyĭḥ Baḥri | Nfk4,502 ($300) | Nfk1,262 ($84.15) |
| 9 | Dek’emhāre Debub | Nfk4,502 ($300) | Nfk1,262 ($84.15) |
| 10 | Omhājer Gash-Barka | Nfk4,502 ($300) | Nfk1,262 ($84.15) |
| 11 | Ak’ordat Gash-Barka | Nfk4,502 ($300) | Nfk1,262 ($84.15) |
| 12 | Nefasīt Semienawi K’eyyĭḥ Baḥri | Nfk4,502 ($300) | Nfk1,262 ($84.15) |
| 13 | Teseney Gash-Barka | Nfk4,502 ($300) | Nfk1,262 ($84.15) |
| 14 | Barentu Gash-Barka | Nfk4,502 ($300) | Nfk1,262 ($84.15) |
| 15 | Gwelej Gash-Barka | Nfk4,663 ($311) | Nfk1,315 ($87.67) |
| 16 | Keren ‘Anseba | Nfk5,040 ($336) | Nfk1,440 ($96.00) |
| 17 | Assab Debubawi K’eyyĭḥ Baḥri | Nfk5,040 ($336) | Nfk1,440 ($96.00) |
| 18 | Asmara Ma’ĭkel | Nfk6,679 ($445) | Nfk1,999 ($133) |