- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (Taka 1,178) | Taka 329 | + 258% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (Taka 636) | Taka 426 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 Franc (Taka 377) | Taka 173 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Franc (Taka 236) | Taka 73 | + 221% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (Taka 542) | Taka 98 | + 452% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (Taka 165) | Taka 58 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Taka 1,885) | Taka 368 | + 412% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (Taka 236) | Taka 147 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Taka 24 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (Taka 165) | Taka 342 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (Taka 2,827) | Taka 2,486 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Taka 101 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (Taka 377) | Taka 46 | + 711% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (Taka 181,710) | Taka 42,612 | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Taka 34,991 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,724 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 42,959 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 25,756 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Taka 47,116) | Taka 3,716 | + 1168% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 2,062 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (Taka 47,116) | Taka 43,935 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (Taka 11,779) | Taka 14,666 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 291 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (Taka 280) | Taka 545 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,103 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,596 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (Taka 6,361) | Taka 4,703 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (Taka 6,596) | Taka 4,026 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 46% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (Taka 471,157) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (Taka 99) | Taka 92 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (Taka 2,002) | Taka 2,448 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 297 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 476 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 2,356) | Taka 1,238 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 360 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 87 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 110 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (Taka 825) | Taka 320 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (Taka 4,005) | Taka 1,533 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 787 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,706 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (Taka 5,104) | Taka 2,759 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (Taka 660) | Taka 1,315 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (Taka 283) | Taka 332 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Taka 471) | Taka 547 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 14 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,557 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (Taka 106) | Taka 229 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,397 prices entered by 364 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.47116
BDT
/
DJF
Cost of living in Djibouti is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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