Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 57% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,500 Franc ($20) | $10 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,957 Franc ($11) | $7 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 950 Franc ($5.35) | $3.31 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 350 Franc ($1.97) | $0.70 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,080 Franc ($6) | $2.60 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 233 Franc ($1.31) | $2.59 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,391 Franc ($13) | $4.53 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc ($2.82) | $3.13 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 205 Franc ($1.15) | $1.27 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 539 Franc ($3.04) | $1.75 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,250 Franc ($24) | $8 | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 273 Franc ($1.54) | $1.79 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 351 Franc ($1.98) | $1.57 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 57% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 374,653 Franc ($2,111) | $1,164 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 208,715 Franc ($1,176) | $992 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 63,004 Franc ($355) | $142 | + 150% | |
| 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 | 80,000 Franc ($451) | $650 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 64,717 Franc ($365) | $104 | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 15,000 Franc ($85) | $36 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 143,078 Franc ($806) | $434 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 54,137 Franc ($305) | $138 | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc ($17) | $8 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 564 Franc ($3.18) | $19 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 37% 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 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 86% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,666,670 Franc ($31,924) | $20,708 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 386 Franc ($2.17) | $0.61 | + 257% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,516 Franc ($42) | $28 | + 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,942 Franc ($39) | $17 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 27% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $5.35 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc ($11) | $21 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,685 Franc ($43) | $84 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 685 Franc ($3.86) | $3.66 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 600 Franc ($3.38) | $4.96 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.56 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 476 Franc ($2.68) | $2.01 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,291 Franc ($7) | $17 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 45% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,874 Franc ($50) | $35 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $22 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $130 | - | |
| 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) | $9 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 507 Franc ($2.86) | $3.97 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 912 Franc ($5.14) | $4.00 | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $427 | - | |
| 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 | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 461 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 50% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,241
(930,338 Franc)
in Djibouti
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,500
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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