Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Brazil
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Food | + 365% | |||
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Food in Djibouti is 365% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Djibouti | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc (R$ 346) | R$ 36 | + 858% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (R$ 207) | R$ 34 | + 503% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 11 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 5.86 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | R$ 12 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,650 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 8 | + 502% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (R$ 138) | R$ 26 | + 432% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc (R$ 50) | R$ 9 | + 435% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 5.66 | + 633% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,100 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 6 | + 399% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (R$ 83) | R$ 44 | + 88% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,060 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 9 | + 233% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 980 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 4.90 | + 453% | |
Housing | + 256% | |||
Housing in Djibouti is 256% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Djibouti | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (R$ 6,533) | R$ 3,725 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (R$ 3,051) | R$ 2,495 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (R$ 4,147) | R$ 593 | + 599% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc (R$ 5,182) | R$ 2,641 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc (R$ 5,225) | R$ 1,683 | + 211% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc (R$ 3,317) | R$ 510 | + 551% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Franc (R$ 968) | R$ 89 | + 984% | |
40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc (R$ 4,237) | R$ 2,004 | + 111% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (R$ 2,073) | R$ 631 | + 229% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (R$ 207) | R$ 29 | + 621% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
Clothes | + 200% | |||
Clothes in Djibouti is 200% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Djibouti | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc (R$ 1,880) | R$ 249 | + 655% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 246 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 412 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc (R$ 3,456) | R$ 307 | + 1025% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Djibouti is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Djibouti | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc (R$ 248,807) | R$ 116,713 | + 113% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 5.53 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 229 | - | |
Personal Care | + 78% | |||
Personal Care in Djibouti is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Djibouti | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 22 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 69) | R$ 44 | + 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 138) | R$ 263 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 23 | + 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 114% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 55) | R$ 19 | + 199% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 259% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 5.28 | + 686% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 55 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Djibouti is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Djibouti | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (R$ 138) | R$ 113 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 66 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 205 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (R$ 415) | R$ 199 | + 109% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 29 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 12 | + 248% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 151% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (R$ 498) | R$ 4,141 | - 88% | |
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$ 415) | R$ 125 | + 232% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 11 | - | |
TOTAL | + 163% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 163% more expensive than in Brazil
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