Cost of living in Djibouti compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 262% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 262% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc (500元) | 42元 | + 1092% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,178 Franc (127元) | 40元 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 400 Franc (16元) | 16元 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 480 Franc (19元) | 17元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,650 Franc (66元) | 10元 | + 533% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (200元) | 61元 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 908 Franc (36元) | 15元 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc (60元) | 7元 | + 804% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,100 Franc (44元) | 7元 | + 489% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (120元) | 103元 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 470 Franc (19元) | 9元 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 651 Franc (26元) | 14元 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 98% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (9,456元) | 13,279元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (4,416元) | 7,543元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (6,002元) | 494元 | + 1115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc (7,501元) | 6,899元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc (7,563元) | 4,382元 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc (4,802元) | 382元 | + 1157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,852 Franc (754元) | 103元 | + 636% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc (6,132元) | 1,415元 | + 333% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (3,001元) | 646元 | + 364% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (300元) | 34元 | + 788% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 47元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 194% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 194% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc (2,721元) | 466元 | + 483% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (200元) | 246元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 608元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc (5,002元) | 781元 | + 541% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,569,760 Franc (222,870元) | 164,209元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 8元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 248元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (20元) | 36元 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (100元) | 26元 | + 282% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 343元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (60元) | 46元 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 44元 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (80元) | 38元 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 10元 | + 282% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (60元) | 15元 | + 303% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (48元) | 75元 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (200元) | 213元 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 103元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,126元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (600元) | 330元 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 94元 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (60元) | 29元 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 21元 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,022元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.27元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (800元) | 366元 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 24元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,689 prices entered by 154 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 100% more expensive than in China
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