Cost of living in Djibouti is 130% more expensive than in Qingdao (China)
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Food | + 141% | |||
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Food in Djibouti is 141% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
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Djibouti | Qingdao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,053 Franc (164元) | 49元 | + 232% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,846 Franc (75元) | 33元 | + 130% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 965 Franc (39元) | 15元 | + 167% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 365 Franc (15元) | 13元 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 879 Franc (36元) | 11元 | + 227% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 321 Franc (13元) | 10元 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,621 Franc (106元) | 57元 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 515 Franc (21元) | 13元 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 307 Franc (12元) | 7元 | + 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (26元) | 5.41元 | + 384% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,257 Franc (172元) | 96元 | + 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 284 Franc (11元) | 8元 | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 562 Franc (23元) | 10元 | + 126% | |
Housing | + 173% | |||
Housing in Djibouti is 173% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
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Djibouti | Qingdao | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 218,361 Franc (8,846元) | 5,701元 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 160,218 Franc (6,490元) | 2,262元 | + 187% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 78,391 Franc (3,176元) | 357元 | + 789% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 176,314 Franc (7,142元) | 2,706元 | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 84,586 Franc (3,427元) | 2,444元 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 66,432 Franc (2,691元) | 264元 | + 918% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,149 Franc (492元) | 120元 | + 310% | |
40” flat screen tv | 142,642 Franc (5,778元) | 2,957元 | + 95% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 47,079 Franc (1,907元) | 525元 | + 263% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,813 Franc (154元) | 54元 | + 184% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (41元) | 41元 | - 2% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Djibouti is 36% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
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Djibouti | Qingdao | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,074 Franc (611元) | 419元 | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,124 Franc (289元) | 251元 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,812 Franc (519元) | 475元 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,382 Franc (1,231元) | 464元 | + 165% | |
Transportation | + 218% | |||
Transportation in Djibouti is 218% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
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Djibouti | Qingdao | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,223,870 Franc (252,128元) | 168,800元 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 387 Franc (16元) | 7元 | + 129% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,161 Franc (371元) | 64元 | + 480% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,883 Franc (279元) | 24元 | + 1053% | |
Personal Care | + 84% | |||
Personal Care in Djibouti is 84% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
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Djibouti | Qingdao | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,210 Franc (49元) | 27元 | + 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,225 Franc (90元) | 31元 | + 194% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,490 Franc (384元) | 88元 | + 339% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (61元) | 31元 | + 93% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 769 Franc (31元) | 39元 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,230 Franc (50元) | 37元 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (41元) | 8元 | + 393% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 790 Franc (32元) | 11元 | + 190% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,533 Franc (62元) | 34元 | + 82% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Djibouti is 47% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
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Djibouti | Qingdao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,143 Franc (330元) | 109元 | + 202% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 93元 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 562元 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,368 Franc (460元) | 420元 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,153 Franc (87元) | 46元 | + 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 714 Franc (29元) | 30元 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 900 Franc (36元) | 17元 | + 120% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,195元 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Franc (1.62元) | 0.93元 | + 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,799 Franc (721元) | 352元 | + 105% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 20元 | - | |
TOTAL | + 130% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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