Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (Taka 2,024) | Taka 263 | + 670% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,741 Franc (Taka 835) | Taka 344 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (Taka 570) | Taka 162 | + 251% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (Taka 169) | Taka 74 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (Taka 317) | Taka 112 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (Taka 144) | Taka 50 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (Taka 562) | Taka 581 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (Taka 264) | Taka 172 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (Taka 73) | Taka 26 | + 183% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (Taka 455) | Taka 379 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (Taka 1,404) | Taka 1,686 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (Taka 96) | Taka 103 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Taka 48) | Taka 41 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 165% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (Taka 113,270) | Taka 59,451 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (Taka 52,897) | Taka 33,978 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (Taka 71,899) | Taka 4,046 | + 1677% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (Taka 45,451) | Taka 35,113 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (Taka 28,930) | Taka 15,590 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Taka 23,966) | Taka 3,803 | + 530% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (Taka 2,024) | Taka 1,167 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 118,043 Franc (Taka 56,581) | Taka 35,909 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (Taka 11,076) | Taka 13,069 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (Taka 1,553) | Taka 431 | + 260% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (Taka 2,808) | Taka 1,746 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 4,793) | Taka 1,826 | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (Taka 6,143) | Taka 5,220 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (Taka 6,360) | Taka 4,121 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (Taka 1,437,988) | Taka 2,253,970 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (Taka 93) | Taka 95 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,898 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 217% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 217% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (Taka 240) | Taka 133 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 1,198) | Taka 498 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 2,397) | Taka 1,000 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (Taka 719) | Taka 400 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (Taka 479) | Taka 164 | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 959) | Taka 356 | + 170% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Taka 479) | Taka 84 | + 472% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Taka 719) | Taka 141 | + 408% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (Taka 479) | Taka 167 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (Taka 2,397) | Taka 1,289 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 888 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Taka 7,190) | Taka 1,790 | + 302% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (Taka 479) | Taka 817 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (Taka 719) | Taka 304 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Taka 479) | Taka 536 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (Taka 8,628) | Taka 35,756 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Taka 7,190) | Taka 1,882 | + 282% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Franc (Taka 72) | Taka 272 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,356 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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