Asmara

Eritrea 🕒 9:47:10 AM (UTC+3 EAT)

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Mon Feb 23
21°C / 70°F
Low: 14°C / 57°F
Tue Feb 24
17°C / 63°F
Low: 12°C / 54°F
Wed Feb 25
18°C / 65°F
Low: 11°C / 52°F

📊 Core Metrics

Rent (1BD)
$200
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.0
Out of 10
Internet
28
Mbps Avg
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic estimates.
Safety: Aggregated from national crime statistics and State Department advisory levels.
Note: Prices are estimates only and may vary by neighborhood.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population563,930
  • RegionMaekel
  • ClimateTropical
  • Elevation2,334 m

🛂 Immigration & Visas

Tourist Stay: 90 Days

Residence Permit
Foreign nationals intending to reside in Eritrea for work, investment, or other long-term purposes must obtain a residence permit. Requirements vary depending on the purpose of stay.
🕒 Validity: 12 Mo

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$25.00
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$200.00
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$5.00
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$300.00
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$200.00
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$600.00
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$550.00
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre$117.71
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$232.26

Transportation

  • One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$0.13
  • Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$8.00
  • Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)$0.97
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$10.00
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)$2.50
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$66,666.00
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$70,000.00
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)$1.20

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$21.00
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$34.00
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$5.99
  • Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)$0.60
  • Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)$1.00
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)$0.80
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)$1.00
  • Bottled Water (12 oz)$1.00
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$1.60
  • White Rice (1 lb)$1.04
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)$4.38
  • Local Cheese (1 lb)$1.36
  • Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$12.17
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)$4.54
  • Apples (1 lb)$5.54
  • Bananas (1 lb)$0.58
  • Oranges (1 lb)$0.91
  • Tomatoes (1 lb)$0.53
  • Potatoes (1 lb)$0.82
  • Onions (1 lb)$0.42
  • Bottled Water (50 oz)$2.22
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$12.00
  • Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)$1.00

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership$27.00
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$25.00
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$2,600.00
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$135.00
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$200.00
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes$150.00

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$67.99
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$120.00
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$120.00
  • Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$12.00

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