Cost of living in Djibouti vs Hamilton, Bermuda
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Djibouti is 45% cheaper than in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,925 Franc (BD$22) | BD$27 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,871 Franc (BD$11) | BD$12 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,011 Franc (BD$5.69) | BD$10 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 350 Franc (BD$1.97) | BD$3.35 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 974 Franc (BD$5.48) | BD$5.70 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 257 Franc (BD$1.45) | BD$10 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,382 Franc (BD$13) | BD$9 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 518 Franc (BD$2.91) | BD$11 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 183 Franc (BD$1.03) | BD$3.55 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 672 Franc (BD$3.78) | BD$5.03 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,377 Franc (BD$25) | BD$22 | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (BD$1.13) | BD$5.98 | - 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 169 Franc (BD$0.95) | BD$5.84 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Djibouti is 58% cheaper than in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 218,361 Franc (BD$1,229) | BD$4,382 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 160,218 Franc (BD$902) | BD$4,038 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 78,251 Franc (BD$440) | BD$385 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 134,150 Franc (BD$755) | BD$2,390 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 70,986 Franc (BD$399) | BD$1,781 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 57,122 Franc (BD$321) | BD$227 | + 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,055 Franc (BD$57) | BD$108 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | 133,263 Franc (BD$750) | BD$607 | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 44,546 Franc (BD$251) | BD$306 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,151 Franc (BD$18) | BD$17 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (BD$5.63) | BD$28 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Djibouti is 53% cheaper than in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,539 Franc (BD$31) | BD$76 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,774 Franc (BD$44) | BD$95 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (BD$72) | BD$118 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,540 Franc (BD$76) | BD$148 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Djibouti is 20% cheaper than in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,095,450 Franc (BD$28,671) | BD$38,331 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 320 Franc (BD$1.80) | BD$2.11 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,779 Franc (BD$44) | BD$68 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,942 Franc (BD$39) | BD$22 | + 74% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Djibouti is 38% cheaper than in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,212 Franc (BD$7) | BD$10 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,224 Franc (BD$13) | BD$32 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,363 Franc (BD$41) | BD$104 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (BD$8) | BD$12 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 769 Franc (BD$4.32) | BD$6 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,226 Franc (BD$7) | BD$8 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (BD$5.63) | BD$5.77 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 788 Franc (BD$4.43) | BD$5.04 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,131 Franc (BD$6) | BD$27 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Djibouti is 39% cheaper than in Hamilton (Bermuda) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,151 Franc (BD$46) | BD$71 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | BD$24 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | BD$92 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,361 Franc (BD$64) | BD$121 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,155 Franc (BD$12) | BD$12 | - 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 712 Franc (BD$4.01) | BD$5.50 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 912 Franc (BD$5.13) | BD$9 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (BD$101) | BD$595 | - 83% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Franc (BD$0.23) | BD$0.24 | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,136 Franc (BD$96) | BD$147 | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 245 Franc (BD$1.38) | BD$12 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 45% cheaper than in Hamilton (Bermuda)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require BD$13,000 in Hamilton you would need to make just about BD$7,096 (1,261,110 Franc) in Djibouti.
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