Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 108% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Djibouti | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (R$ 120) | R$ 30 | + 296% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | R$ 31 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 225% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 4.41 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 20 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (R$ 4.32) | R$ 4.84 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 5.67 | + 376% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (R$ 83) | R$ 43 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (R$ 5.70) | R$ 8 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (R$ 2.85) | R$ 3.78 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 119% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Djibouti | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (R$ 6,730) | R$ 2,819 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (R$ 3,143) | R$ 1,990 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (R$ 4,272) | R$ 611 | + 599% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (R$ 2,700) | R$ 2,234 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (R$ 1,719) | R$ 1,471 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (R$ 1,424) | R$ 418 | + 241% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (R$ 120) | R$ 84 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (R$ 3,798) | R$ 1,994 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (R$ 658) | R$ 589 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (R$ 92) | R$ 26 | + 252% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Djibouti | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (R$ 167) | R$ 242 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 285) | R$ 219 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (R$ 365) | R$ 346 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (R$ 378) | R$ 261 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Djibouti | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (R$ 85,433) | R$ 99,194 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (R$ 5.52) | R$ 7 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Djibouti | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 71) | R$ 52 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 142) | R$ 245 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 17 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 57) | R$ 17 | + 240% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 6 | + 346% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 4.63 | + 823% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 47 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Djibouti | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (R$ 142) | R$ 92 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 54 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (R$ 427) | R$ 190 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 28 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 12 | + 248% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 178% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (R$ 513) | R$ 3,925 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (R$ 427) | R$ 123 | + 247% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,293 prices entered by 2,018 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 60% more expensive than in Brazil
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