- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- Iraq
- Djibouti
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 90% | |||
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Food in Djibouti is 90% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,500 Franc (23,435 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,957 Franc (13,104 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 950 Franc (6,361 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 218% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 350 Franc (2,343 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 87% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,080 Franc (7,231 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 382% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 233 Franc (1,562 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 212% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,391 Franc (16,011 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 220% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (3,348 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 346% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 205 Franc (1,371 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 174% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 539 Franc (3,612 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,250 Franc (28,457 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 273 Franc (1,829 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 351 Franc (2,349 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 370% | |
Housing | + 106% | |||
Housing in Djibouti is 106% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 374,653 Franc (2,508,563 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 903% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 208,715 Franc (1,397,492 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 63,004 Franc (421,856 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 744% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 177,366 Franc (1,187,589 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,000 Franc (535,656 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 64,717 Franc (433,326 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 15,000 Franc (100,435 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 143,078 Franc (958,007 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 54,137 Franc (362,487 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 142% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (20,087 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 302% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 564 Franc (3,778 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 89% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Djibouti is 6% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (33,478 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,000 Franc (26,783 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 30,000 Dinar | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (93,740 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 275% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Djibouti is 24% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,666,670 Franc (37,942,302 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 386 Franc (2,582 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 158% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,516 Franc (50,322 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,942 Franc (46,483 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 61% | |||
Personal Care in Djibouti is 61% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc (10,044 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 235% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (13,391 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 123% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,685 Franc (51,456 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 415% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 685 Franc (4,588 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 600 Franc (4,017 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 476 Franc (3,189 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,291 Franc (8,643 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Djibouti is 23% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,874 Franc (59,420 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 197% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,511 Franc (70,378 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,388 Franc (15,990 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 507 Franc (3,393 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 912 Franc (6,108 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Franc (268 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,711 Franc (118,587 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 219 Franc (1,467 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 57% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 57% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,217,738 Dinar
(181,869 Franc)
in Djibouti
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
774,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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