Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (Taka 2,082) | Taka 535 | + 289% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Taka 449 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (Taka 586) | Taka 240 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (Taka 173) | Taka 102 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (Taka 326) | Taka 133 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (Taka 148) | Taka 80 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (Taka 577) | Taka 347 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (Taka 272) | Taka 207 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (Taka 75) | Taka 26 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (Taka 467) | Taka 571 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (Taka 1,444) | Taka 1,347 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (Taka 99) | Taka 112 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Taka 49) | Taka 53 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 175% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (Taka 116,479) | Taka 43,087 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (Taka 54,396) | Taka 21,416 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (Taka 73,936) | Taka 4,489 | + 1547% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (Taka 46,739) | Taka 37,342 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (Taka 29,750) | Taka 20,129 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Taka 24,645) | Taka 3,105 | + 694% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (Taka 2,082) | Taka 947 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (Taka 65,732) | Taka 36,542 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (Taka 11,390) | Taka 16,205 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (Taka 1,597) | Taka 369 | + 333% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (Taka 2,887) | Taka 2,612 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 4,929) | Taka 3,117 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (Taka 6,317) | Taka 9,947 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (Taka 6,540) | Taka 6,827 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (Taka 1,478,729) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (Taka 96) | Taka 91 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,696 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (Taka 246) | Taka 296 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 1,232) | Taka 1,395 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 2,465) | Taka 1,191 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (Taka 739) | Taka 498 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (Taka 493) | Taka 208 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 986) | Taka 690 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Taka 493) | Taka 173 | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Taka 739) | Taka 229 | + 223% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (Taka 493) | Taka 304 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (Taka 2,465) | Taka 1,410 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 885 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Taka 7,394) | Taka 3,617 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (Taka 493) | Taka 1,328 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (Taka 739) | Taka 393 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Taka 493) | Taka 600 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (Taka 8,872) | Taka 35,756 | - 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Taka 7,394) | Taka 1,057 | + 600% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Franc (Taka 123) | Taka 264 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 601 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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