Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 67% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,798 Franc ($21) | $10 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,171 Franc ($12) | $7 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,032 Franc ($5.81) | $3.24 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 503 Franc ($2.83) | $0.73 | + 287% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,280 Franc ($7) | $2.60 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 295 Franc ($1.66) | $2.62 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,391 Franc ($13) | $5.38 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 504 Franc ($2.84) | $3.07 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 205 Franc ($1.15) | $1.27 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 626 Franc ($3.52) | $1.75 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,590 Franc ($20) | $8 | + 153% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 273 Franc ($1.54) | $2.12 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 351 Franc ($1.98) | $1.83 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 55% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 374,653 Franc ($2,110) | $1,164 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 208,715 Franc ($1,175) | $992 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 63,004 Franc ($355) | $141 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 177,366 Franc ($999) | $806 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 82,695 Franc ($466) | $650 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 64,717 Franc ($364) | $112 | + 226% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 15,000 Franc ($84) | $36 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 143,078 Franc ($806) | $429 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 54,137 Franc ($305) | $145 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc ($17) | $8 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 564 Franc ($3.18) | $17 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 35% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc ($28) | $40 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,000 Franc ($23) | $44 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $68 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc ($79) | $93 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 132% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,185,740 Franc ($46,091) | $20,708 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 386 Franc ($2.17) | $0.55 | + 294% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,537 Franc ($59) | $28 | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,002 Franc ($28) | $16 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 28% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $5.39 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc ($11) | $22 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,685 Franc ($43) | $80 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $5.91 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 685 Franc ($3.86) | $3.63 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 600 Franc ($3.38) | $5.06 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.37 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 476 Franc ($2.68) | $1.97 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,291 Franc ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 41% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,874 Franc ($50) | $39 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $22 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $111 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,511 Franc ($59) | $40 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,388 Franc ($13) | $8 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 507 Franc ($2.85) | $3.97 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 912 Franc ($5.14) | $4.00 | + 28% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $479 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Franc ($0.23) | $0.10 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,711 Franc ($100) | $35 | + 183% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 219 Franc ($1.23) | $7 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 491 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 58% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,373
(954,186 Franc)
in Djibouti
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,400
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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