Cost of living in Djibouti compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (160元) | 43元 | + 270% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 37元 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (45元) | 17元 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (13元) | 14元 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (25元) | 16元 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (11元) | 9元 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (44元) | 48元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (21元) | 13元 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (5.76元) | 6元 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (36元) | 7元 | + 437% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (111元) | 97元 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (8元) | 9元 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (3.80元) | 13元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (8,972元) | 13,898元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (4,190元) | 8,379元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (5,695元) | 462元 | + 1133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (3,600元) | 6,525元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (2,292元) | 4,376元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (1,898元) | 516元 | + 268% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (160元) | 140元 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (5,063元) | 1,829元 | + 177% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (877元) | 546元 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (123元) | 50元 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (222元) | 511元 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (380元) | 288元 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (487元) | 654元 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (504元) | 844元 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (113,906元) | 148,501元 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (7元) | 8元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (19元) | 28元 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (95元) | 27元 | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (190元) | 386元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (57元) | 30元 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (38元) | 19元 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (76元) | 44元 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (38元) | 21元 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (57元) | 16元 | + 259% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (38元) | 82元 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is about the same as in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (190元) | 260元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 122元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (570元) | 319元 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (38元) | 90元 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (57元) | 31元 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (38元) | 19元 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (683元) | 2,968元 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (570元) | 410元 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Franc (9元) | 38元 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,157 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 12% more expensive than in China
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