Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 308% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 308% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc (Taka 8,611) | Taka 253 | + 3299% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 935 Franc (Taka 644) | Taka 518 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (Taka 689) | Taka 234 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 324 Franc (Taka 223) | Taka 91 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 867 Franc (Taka 597) | Taka 150 | + 298% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Taka 78 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (Taka 3,444) | Taka 476 | + 623% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 908 Franc (Taka 626) | Taka 307 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc (Taka 1,033) | Taka 56 | + 1748% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (Taka 551) | Taka 407 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (Taka 2,067) | Taka 1,595 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (Taka 138) | Taka 136 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 386 Franc (Taka 266) | Taka 72 | + 269% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 159% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 40,565 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 22,239 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (Taka 103,333) | Taka 4,221 | + 2348% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc (Taka 129,140) | Taka 50,272 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc (Taka 130,199) | Taka 31,111 | + 318% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc (Taka 82,666) | Taka 5,000 | + 1553% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,852 Franc (Taka 12,987) | Taka 1,266 | + 926% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc (Taka 105,571) | Taka 49,805 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (Taka 51,666) | Taka 15,000 | + 244% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (Taka 5,167) | Taka 568 | + 810% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 516% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 516% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc (Taka 46,844) | Taka 2,505 | + 1770% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 3,444) | Taka 2,407 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 5,268 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc (Taka 86,110) | Taka 4,284 | + 1910% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,569,760 Franc (Taka 3,836,917) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 100 Franc (Taka 69) | Taka 110 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,433 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 111% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (Taka 344) | Taka 250 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 1,722) | Taka 308 | + 459% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (Taka 1,033) | Taka 360 | + 187% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (Taka 689) | Taka 191 | + 260% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 1,378) | Taka 794 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Taka 689) | Taka 158 | + 335% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 200 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (Taka 827) | Taka 205 | + 303% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (Taka 3,444) | Taka 1,513 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 1,024 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Taka 10,333) | Taka 3,597 | + 187% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (Taka 689) | Taka 1,519 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (Taka 1,033) | Taka 253 | + 308% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Taka 689) | Taka 606 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (Taka 13,778) | Taka 2,307 | + 497% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 339 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 354 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 132% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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