Gwelej, Gash-Barka, Eritrea
▼ -13% vs Eritrea average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Nfk50.22 ($3.35) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Nfk201 ($13.39) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Nfk15.07 ($1.00) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Nfk1,138 ($75.89) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Nfk184 ($12.28) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Nfk485 ($32.36) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Nfk141 ($9.37) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Nfk141 ($9.37) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Nfk36.83 ($2.46) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Nfk1,890 ($126) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Nfk1,315 ($87.67) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Nfk3,945 ($263) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Gwelej is Nfk2,790 ($186) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Nfk4,663 ($311) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Nfk6,062 ($404) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Nfk1,315 ($88)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.
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Nfk5,040 ($336) / moGwelej is one of the key cities in Eritrea. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Nfk4,663 ($311), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Nfk1,315 ($88) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Nfk10,688 ($713) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Nfk8,270 ($551) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Gwelej is Nfk2,790 ($186). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Nfk6,062 ($404) per month.