General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Asmara |
| Country | Eritrea |
| Currency | Nakfa |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 49.6% |
| Gdp | $10.06 billion |
| Size | 117,600 km2 |
| Population | 3.6 million |
| Population density | 31/km2 |
| Kids per female | 4.3 |
| City population | 27.4% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 15∘C |
| Summer | 25∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Tigrinya |
| Population able to read | 67.3% |
| Population with a college degree | 12.7% |
| Population able to speak english | 0.5% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 32 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 5.3/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Eritrean Airlines |
| Main airport | Asmara International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1.5 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $3/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $25/day |
| Public transportation | $1/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 35% |
| Vat | 15% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 0.57/MBits |
| Tld | .er |
| Free wifi | 2/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 1.4% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 70% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | N/A |
| Supermarket | N/A |
| Pharmacy | N/A |
| Drugstore | N/A |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 11 PM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 2/10 |
| Bars | 3/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 2/10 |
| Public Parks | 4/10 |
| Swimming | 3/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Soccer |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tsebhi | A spicy stew made with beef, lamb, or chicken, served with injera (a flatbread) | 5-10 |
| Shiro | A thick stew made with chickpeas, onions, and spices, served with injera | 4-8 |
| Gored gored | A raw beef dish marinated in spices, served with injera | 6-10 |
| Kitcha | A porridge made with barley or wheat flour, served with milk or honey | 3-5 |
| Ful medames | A dish made with fava beans, onions, and spices, served with injera | 4-6 |
| Awaze | A spicy chili paste made with red peppers, garlic, and spices | 2-4 |
| Tej | A honey wine | 5-10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Suwa | A traditional Eritrean beer made from barley and sorghum | $1-2 |
| Tella | A traditional Eritrean honey wine | $2-3 |
| Mirinda | A popular Eritrean soft drink | $1 |
| Coca-Cola | A popular Eritrean soft drink | $1 |
| Water | A necessity in Eritrea | $0.50-$1 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Eritrean coffee | Roasted and ground coffee beans, often served with spices | $5-$10 per pound |
| Handwoven baskets | Baskets made from woven palm leaves or other natural materials | $10-$20 each |
| Silver jewelry | Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings made from silver | $20-$50 each |
| Pottery | Handcrafted pottery items, such as vases, bowls, and plates | $10-$25 each |
| Leather goods | Wallets, bags, and other items made from leather | $20-$50 each |
| Spices | A variety of spices, such as cumin, coriander, and cardamom | $5-$10 per ounce |
| Incense | Incense sticks or cones used for religious or cultural purposes | $5-$10 per pack |
| Traditional clothing | Dresses, shirts, and pants made from traditional Eritrean fabrics | $20-$50 each |
| Artwork | Paintings, sculptures, and other artwork by Eritrean artists | $50-$100 each |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Independence Day | May 24 | Commemorates Eritrea’s independence from Ethiopia in 1991 |
| Martyrs’ Day | June 20 | Honors those who died in the Eritrean War of Independence |
| Eid al-Fitr | End of Ramadan | Marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan |
| Eid al-Adha | 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah | Commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael |
| Christmas | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Eritrea Profile |
| Online news | Eritrea Hub |
| Tv | Eri-TV |
| Radio | Radio Eritrea |