Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 134% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (R$ 104) | R$ 29 | + 264% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,741 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 26 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 7 | + 306% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 3.33 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.59 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 5.98 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (R$ 3.75) | R$ 4.00 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 4.54 | + 416% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (R$ 72) | R$ 40 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (R$ 4.94) | R$ 7 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (R$ 2.47) | R$ 3.32 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 118% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (R$ 5,837) | R$ 3,235 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (R$ 2,726) | R$ 1,919 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (R$ 3,705) | R$ 566 | + 555% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (R$ 2,342) | R$ 2,026 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (R$ 1,491) | R$ 1,333 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (R$ 1,235) | R$ 343 | + 260% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (R$ 104) | R$ 79 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 118,043 Franc (R$ 2,916) | R$ 1,529 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (R$ 571) | R$ 429 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (R$ 80) | R$ 23 | + 249% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (R$ 145) | R$ 199 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 247) | R$ 168 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (R$ 317) | R$ 306 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (R$ 328) | R$ 242 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (R$ 74,099) | R$ 88,691 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (R$ 4.79) | R$ 4.35 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 212 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 18 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 62) | R$ 43 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 123) | R$ 241 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 16 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 49) | R$ 15 | + 225% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 5.27 | + 368% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 3.66 | + 911% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 37 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (R$ 123) | R$ 100 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (R$ 370) | R$ 177 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 23 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 9 | + 312% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 114% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (R$ 445) | R$ 2,791 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (R$ 370) | R$ 114 | + 224% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Franc (R$ 3.70) | R$ 10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,423 prices entered by 1,229 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 68% more expensive than in Brazil
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