Asmara, Ma’ĭkel, Eritrea · Population 963,000 · National capital
▲ +24% vs Eritrea average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Nfk70.20 ($4.68) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Nfk281 ($18.72) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Nfk21.06 ($1.40) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Nfk1,591 ($106) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Nfk257 ($17.16) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Nfk679 ($45.24) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Nfk197 ($13.10) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Nfk197 ($13.10) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Nfk51.48 ($3.43) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Nfk2,873 ($192) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Nfk1,999 ($133) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Nfk5,997 ($400) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Asmara is Nfk3,900 ($260) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Nfk6,679 ($445) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Nfk8,683 ($579) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Nfk1,999 ($133)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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Nfk5,040 ($336) / moAsmara is the capital and one of the key cities in Eritrea. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Nfk6,679 ($445), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Nfk1,999 ($133) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Nfk15,422 ($1,028) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Nfk11,895 ($793) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Asmara is Nfk3,900 ($260). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Nfk8,683 ($579) per month.