Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Djibouti is 54% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,500 Franc ($20) | $10 | + 98% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,957 Franc ($11) | $7 | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 950 Franc ($5.37) | $3.25 | + 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 350 Franc ($1.98) | $0.72 | + 173% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,080 Franc ($6) | $2.60 | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 233 Franc ($1.32) | $2.49 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,391 Franc ($14) | $4.93 | + 174% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc ($2.83) | $3.00 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 205 Franc ($1.16) | $1.22 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 539 Franc ($3.05) | $1.75 | + 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,250 Franc ($24) | $8 | + 200% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 273 Franc ($1.54) | $1.82 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 351 Franc ($1.98) | $1.81 | + 10% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Djibouti is 58% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 374,653 Franc ($2,119) | $1,164 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 208,715 Franc ($1,180) | $992 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 63,004 Franc ($356) | $138 | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 177,366 Franc ($1,003) | $806 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,000 Franc ($452) | $650 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 64,717 Franc ($366) | $117 | + 212% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 15,000 Franc ($85) | $36 | + 139% | |
40” flat screen TV | 143,078 Franc ($809) | $434 | + 86% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 54,137 Franc ($306) | $134 | + 129% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc ($17) | $8 | + 106% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 564 Franc ($3.19) | $18 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Djibouti is 36% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc ($28) | $40 | - 29% | |
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 | + 89% | |||
Transportation in Djibouti is 89% 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 ($32,046) | $20,708 | + 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 386 Franc ($2.18) | $0.59 | + 268% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,516 Franc ($43) | $28 | + 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,942 Franc ($39) | $16 | + 138% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Djibouti is 29% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $5.08 | + 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc ($11) | $22 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,685 Franc ($43) | $87 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 685 Franc ($3.88) | $3.78 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 600 Franc ($3.39) | $4.71 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.34 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 476 Franc ($2.69) | $1.95 | + 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,291 Franc ($7) | $16 | - 55% | |
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) | $37 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $22 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $114 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,511 Franc ($59) | $40 | + 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,388 Franc ($14) | $9 | + 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 507 Franc ($2.87) | $3.97 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 912 Franc ($5.16) | $4.00 | + 29% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $435 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Franc ($0.23) | $0.10 | + 126% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,711 Franc ($100) | $35 | + 185% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 219 Franc ($1.24) | $7 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | + 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 49% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,903
(866,976 Franc)
in Djibouti
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,300
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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