Cost of living in Djibouti is 35% more expensive than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States)
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Food | + 41% | |||
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Food in Djibouti is 41% more expensive than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Djibouti | Youngstown, Ohio | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,053 Franc ($23) | $13 | + 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,846 Franc ($10) | $8 | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 965 Franc ($5.42) | $4.63 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 365 Franc ($2.05) | $0.76 | + 171% | |
12 eggs, large | 879 Franc ($4.94) | $2.26 | + 118% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 321 Franc ($1.80) | $3.68 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,621 Franc ($15) | $4.38 | + 236% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 515 Franc ($2.89) | $3.36 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 307 Franc ($1.72) | $1.22 | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc ($3.63) | $4.82 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,257 Franc ($24) | $11 | + 123% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 284 Franc ($1.59) | $1.90 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 562 Franc ($3.15) | $1.43 | + 121% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Djibouti is 43% more expensive than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Djibouti | Youngstown, Ohio | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 218,361 Franc ($1,226) | $1,014 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 160,218 Franc ($900) | $721 | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 78,391 Franc ($440) | $212 | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 176,314 Franc ($990) | $818 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 84,586 Franc ($475) | $440 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 66,432 Franc ($373) | $181 | + 106% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,149 Franc ($68) | $37 | + 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 142,642 Franc ($801) | $255 | + 214% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 47,079 Franc ($264) | $116 | + 129% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,813 Franc ($21) | $10 | + 113% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc ($5.62) | $13 | - 56% | |
Clothes | + 57% | |||
Clothes in Djibouti is 57% more expensive than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,074 Franc ($85) | $41 | + 105% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,124 Franc ($40) | $27 | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,812 Franc ($72) | $79 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,382 Franc ($171) | $94 | + 81% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in Djibouti is 41% more expensive than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,223,870 Franc ($34,953) | $23,306 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 387 Franc ($2.17) | $0.74 | + 192% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,161 Franc ($51) | $50 | + 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,883 Franc ($39) | $16 | + 147% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Djibouti is 24% more expensive than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,210 Franc ($7) | $5.11 | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,225 Franc ($12) | $11 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,490 Franc ($53) | $84 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $6.00 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 769 Franc ($4.32) | $2.96 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,230 Franc ($7) | $4.13 | + 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($5.62) | $2.21 | + 154% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 790 Franc ($4.44) | $1.00 | + 344% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,533 Franc ($9) | $13 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Djibouti is 8% more expensive than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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Djibouti | Youngstown, Ohio | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,143 Franc ($46) | $36 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $21 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $115 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,368 Franc ($64) | $54 | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,153 Franc ($12) | $8 | + 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 714 Franc ($4.01) | $4.87 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 900 Franc ($5.05) | $3.64 | + 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $426 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Franc ($0.22) | $0.37 | - 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,799 Franc ($100) | $35 | + 189% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $7 | - | |
TOTAL | + 35% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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