Eritrea vs Eritrea · 63 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Asmara | Massawa | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.68 | $3.24 | Massawa |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $18.72 | $12.96 | Massawa |
| Cappuccino | $1.40 | $0.97 | Massawa |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $106 | $73.44 | Massawa |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.16 | $11.88 | Massawa |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $45.24 | $31.32 | Massawa |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.10 | $9.07 | Massawa |
| Fitness club membership | $13.10 | $9.07 | Massawa |
| Cinema ticket | $3.43 | $2.38 | Massawa |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $192 | $121 | Massawa |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $133 | $84.15 | Massawa |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $400 | $252 | Massawa |
| Total single-person budget | $445 | $300 | Massawa |
| Average net salary | $260 | $180 |
Massawa is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Asmara runs about $445 versus $300 in Massawa — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Massawa leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Asmara · Full cost of living in Massawa