Asmara
After Eritrean independence, the roads of Asmara underwent extensive construction projects. Old roads were renovated and new highways were also built. There are five primary roads out of Asmara.
- Founded: 800 BC
- Population: 1,073m
- Area: 45 km2
- Average salary: $1,060.00
- Elevation: 2,325 m
- Timezone: UTC+3
Cost of Living in Asmara
Last Update: May 2024
Rent Per MonthPrice
Range
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
$475.00
$300.00$650.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
$400.00
$200.00$600.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
$725.00
$600.00$850.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
$650.00
$550.00$750.00
Buy Apartment PricePrice
Range
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
$611.07
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
$1,937.50
Utilities (Monthly)Price
Range
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment
$27.50
$25.00$30.00
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)
$200.00
MarketsPrice
Range
Apples (1kg)
$11.11
$2.00$16.67
Banana (1kg)
$1.08
$1.00$1.33
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
$10.00
$10.00$10.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$12.00
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$26.83
$26.67$27.00
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
$2.50
$2.00$3.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.00
$1.00$1.00
Eggs (regular) (12)
$4.80
$3.96$4.80
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.17
$1.00$1.33
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.67
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$0.50
Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.00
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.63
$1.00$1.67
Onion (1kg)
$1.05
$0.67$1.20
Oranges (1kg)
$2.00
$1.67$2.00
Potato (1kg)
$1.82
$1.00$2.00
Rice (white), (1kg)
$2.33
$1.33$2.60
Tomato (1kg)
$1.42
$1.00$2.00
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.10
$1.00$3.00
TransportationPrice
Range
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.25
$2.00$2.50
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.00
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
$0.13
$0.13$0.30
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.33
$6.67$10.00
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
$0.63
$0.60$0.67
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.67
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)
$70,000.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)
$66,666.00
Clothing And ShoesPrice
Range
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$82.50
$30.00$135.00
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$95.00
$40.00$150.00
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)
$200.00
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)
$75.00
$30.00$120.00
RestaurantsPrice
Range
Cappuccino (regular)
$0.88
$0.67$1.00
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.06
$0.75$3.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.00
$0.60$5.00
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.00
$1.33$5.00
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$2.00
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$30.00
$20.00$50.00
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$18.14
$4.00$30.00
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.32
$1.00$2.00
ChildcarePrice
Range
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child
$1,675.00
$750.00$2,600.00
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child
$25.00
$25.00$25.00
Sports And LeisurePrice
Range
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$1.10
$1.00$1.20
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
$27.00
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.50
$5.00$10.00
Salaries And FinancingPrice
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,060.00
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate
12
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