Cost of living in Djibouti is 33% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Djibouti is 51% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Djibouti | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,053 Franc (13,803 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,846 Franc (6,286 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 965 Franc (3,286 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 365 Franc (1,244 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 879 Franc (2,994 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 321 Franc (1,093 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,621 Franc (8,925 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 515 Franc (1,755 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 307 Franc (1,045 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (2,202 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 268% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,257 Franc (14,497 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | + 93% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 284 Franc (967 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 562 Franc (1,913 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 578% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Djibouti is 14% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Djibouti | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 218,361 Franc (743,656 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 160,218 Franc (545,643 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 78,391 Franc (266,969 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | + 142% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 176,314 Franc (600,460 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 84,586 Franc (288,069 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 66,432 Franc (226,242 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 376% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,149 Franc (41,374 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | + 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | 142,642 Franc (485,785 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | + 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 47,079 Franc (160,333 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,813 Franc (12,985 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 178% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (3,406 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Djibouti is 6% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,074 Franc (51,335 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,124 Franc (24,262 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,812 Franc (43,633 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,382 Franc (103,471 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 81% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in Djibouti is 60% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,223,870 Franc (21,196,174 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 387 Franc (1,317 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 103% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,161 Franc (31,199 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,883 Franc (23,443 Franc) | 5,549 Franc | + 322% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Djibouti is 57% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Djibouti | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,210 Franc (4,120 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,225 Franc (7,577 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,490 Franc (32,321 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (5,108 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | + 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 769 Franc (2,620 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,230 Franc (4,188 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 89% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (3,406 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 351% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 790 Franc (2,691 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 83% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,533 Franc (5,222 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 20% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Djibouti is 16% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Djibouti | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,143 Franc (27,733 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 8,921 Franc | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,981 Franc | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,368 Franc (38,714 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,153 Franc (7,331 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 714 Franc (2,432 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 900 Franc (3,065 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 183% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Franc (136 Franc) | 93 Franc | + 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,799 Franc (60,618 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 867 Franc | - | |
TOTAL | + 33% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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