Barentu, Gash-Barka, Eritrea · Population 2,500
▼ -16% vs Eritrea average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Nfk48.60 ($3.24) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Nfk194 ($12.96) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Nfk14.58 ($0.97) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Nfk1,102 ($73.44) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Nfk178 ($11.88) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Nfk470 ($31.32) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Nfk136 ($9.07) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Nfk136 ($9.07) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Nfk35.64 ($2.38) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Nfk1,815 ($121) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Nfk1,262 ($84.15) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Nfk3,787 ($252) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Barentu is Nfk2,700 ($180) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Nfk4,502 ($300) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Nfk5,853 ($390) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Nfk1,262 ($84)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.
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Nfk5,040 ($336) / moBarentu is one of the key cities in Eritrea. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Nfk4,502 ($300), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Nfk1,262 ($84) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Nfk10,312 ($687) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Nfk7,981 ($532) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Barentu is Nfk2,700 ($180). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Nfk5,853 ($390) per month.