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Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,000 Franc (Taka 474) | Taka 380 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,500 Franc (Taka 711) | Taka 430 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 230 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Taka 73 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Taka 104 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (Taka 166) | Taka 57 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Taka 1,896) | Taka 329 | + 475% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (Taka 237) | Taka 149 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Taka 24 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (Taka 166) | Taka 349 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (Taka 2,844) | Taka 2,441 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Taka 100 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (Taka 379) | Taka 49 | + 668% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (Taka 182,787) | Taka 39,061 | + 368% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Taka 30,585 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,590 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 39,337 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 21,014 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Taka 47,395) | Taka 3,613 | + 1212% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,605 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (Taka 47,395) | Taka 43,845 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (Taka 11,849) | Taka 13,495 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 316 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (Taka 281) | Taka 607 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,249 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,442 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (Taka 6,398) | Taka 5,023 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (Taka 6,635) | Taka 3,926 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 41% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (Taka 473,950) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (Taka 100) | Taka 88 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (Taka 2,014) | Taka 2,573 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 300 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 540 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 2,370) | Taka 1,088 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 339 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 313 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 367 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 91 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 114 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (Taka 829) | Taka 255 | + 226% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (Taka 4,029) | Taka 951 | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 760 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,015 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (Taka 5,134) | Taka 2,831 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (Taka 664) | Taka 1,364 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (Taka 284) | Taka 305 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Taka 474) | Taka 501 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,127 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (Taka 107) | Taka 223 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,894 prices entered by 319 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.47395
BDT
/
DJF
Cost of living in Djibouti is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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