- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 133% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (R$ 53) | R$ 29 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 3.29 | + 221% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.86 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (R$ 84) | R$ 15 | + 468% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 5.67 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 3.28 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.61 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (R$ 127) | R$ 40 | + 214% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 3.22 | + 425% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (R$ 8,144) | R$ 3,132 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,937 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 637 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | R$ 2,132 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,335 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (R$ 2,112) | R$ 397 | + 432% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 81 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (R$ 2,112) | R$ 1,726 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 528) | R$ 422 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 207 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | R$ 182 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (R$ 285) | R$ 338 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (R$ 296) | R$ 254 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 50% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (R$ 21,118) | R$ 87,299 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (R$ 4.43) | R$ 4.35 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (R$ 90) | R$ 202 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 106) | R$ 229 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 5.85 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.03 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 39 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (R$ 180) | R$ 97 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 175 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (R$ 229) | R$ 178 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 24 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 95% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,677 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 117 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (R$ 4.75) | R$ 10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23,728 prices entered by 2,357 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.02112
BRL
/
DJF
Cost of living in Djibouti is 29% more expensive than in Brazil
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