- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 136% 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$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 3.26 | + 222% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.65 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (R$ 84) | R$ 15 | + 476% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 5.61 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 3.26 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.57 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (R$ 126) | R$ 40 | + 216% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 3.21 | + 423% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (R$ 8,102) | R$ 3,131 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,947 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 619 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | R$ 2,114 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,325 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (R$ 2,101) | R$ 405 | + 418% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 84 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (R$ 2,101) | R$ 1,731 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 525) | R$ 430 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 204 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (R$ 284) | R$ 328 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (R$ 294) | R$ 259 | + 14% | |
| 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$ 21,008) | R$ 86,110 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (R$ 4.41) | R$ 4.28 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (R$ 89) | R$ 202 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 46 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 105) | R$ 236 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 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$ 6 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.04 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 39 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (R$ 179) | R$ 96 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 176 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (R$ 228) | R$ 174 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 92% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,728 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.12 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 116 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (R$ 4.73) | 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 25,717 prices entered by 2,619 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.02101
BRL
/
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 29% more expensive than in Brazil
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