Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 159% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (R$ 129) | R$ 28 | + 360% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | R$ 27 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 8 | + 369% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 3.86 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 5.57 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (R$ 4.64) | R$ 4.51 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 4.82 | + 502% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (R$ 90) | R$ 38 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (R$ 3.06) | R$ 3.33 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 160% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (R$ 7,225) | R$ 3,092 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (R$ 3,374) | R$ 1,818 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (R$ 4,586) | R$ 493 | + 830% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (R$ 2,899) | R$ 2,063 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (R$ 1,845) | R$ 1,270 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (R$ 1,529) | R$ 360 | + 325% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (R$ 129) | R$ 80 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (R$ 4,077) | R$ 1,663 | + 145% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (R$ 706) | R$ 467 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (R$ 99) | R$ 22 | + 344% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (R$ 179) | R$ 210 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 306) | R$ 192 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (R$ 392) | R$ 324 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (R$ 406) | R$ 247 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (R$ 91,723) | R$ 88,188 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (R$ 5.93) | R$ 4.43 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 145% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 76) | R$ 41 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 153) | R$ 218 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 15 | + 203% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 177% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 61) | R$ 16 | + 293% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 5.88 | + 420% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 4.06 | + 1029% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 42 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (R$ 153) | R$ 94 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 52 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 218 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (R$ 459) | R$ 183 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 25 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 11 | + 305% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 10 | + 210% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (R$ 550) | R$ 3,547 | - 84% | |
| 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$ 459) | R$ 117 | + 292% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,529 prices entered by 1,560 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 88% more expensive than in Brazil
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