Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 425% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 425% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc (Taka 7,529) | Taka 324 | + 2224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (Taka 4,517) | Taka 492 | + 818% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 196 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Taka 92 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Taka 135 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,650 Franc (Taka 994) | Taka 78 | + 1174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (Taka 3,011) | Taka 608 | + 395% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc (Taka 1,084) | Taka 223 | + 385% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc (Taka 903) | Taka 33 | + 2659% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,100 Franc (Taka 663) | Taka 384 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (Taka 1,807) | Taka 1,406 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,060 Franc (Taka 638) | Taka 111 | + 474% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 980 Franc (Taka 590) | Taka 70 | + 739% | |
| Housing | + 524% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 524% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (Taka 142,328) | Taka 43,758 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (Taka 66,467) | Taka 25,202 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (Taka 90,344) | Taka 3,035 | + 2877% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc (Taka 112,908) | Taka 22,952 | + 392% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc (Taka 113,834) | Taka 18,549 | + 514% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc (Taka 72,275) | Taka 7,137 | + 913% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Franc (Taka 21,080) | Taka 1,213 | + 1638% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc (Taka 92,301) | Taka 31,061 | + 197% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (Taka 45,172) | Taka 17,904 | + 152% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (Taka 4,517) | Taka 417 | + 982% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 246% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 246% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc (Taka 40,956) | Taka 2,410 | + 1599% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 3,066 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 6,410 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc (Taka 75,287) | Taka 4,273 | + 1662% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc (Taka 5,420,650) | Taka 4,000,000 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 107 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,440 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 184% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 184% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (Taka 301) | Taka 285 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 1,506) | Taka 513 | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 3,011) | Taka 1,500 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (Taka 903) | Taka 425 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (Taka 602) | Taka 333 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 1,205) | Taka 376 | + 221% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Taka 602) | Taka 85 | + 608% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Taka 903) | Taka 89 | + 918% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (Taka 723) | Taka 445 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Djibouti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (Taka 3,011) | Taka 1,308 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Taka 9,034) | Taka 2,051 | + 340% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (Taka 602) | Taka 999 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (Taka 903) | Taka 248 | + 264% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Taka 602) | Taka 564 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (Taka 10,841) | Taka 35,756 | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Taka 9,034) | Taka 2,601 | + 247% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 287 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 207% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 718 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 207% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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