Cost of living in Djibouti compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 240% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 240% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc (505元) | 41元 | + 1118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 935 Franc (38元) | 38元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 15元 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 324 Franc (13元) | 14元 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 867 Franc (35元) | 16元 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 10元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (202元) | 50元 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 908 Franc (37元) | 16元 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc (61元) | 6元 | + 836% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (32元) | 7元 | + 383% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (121元) | 89元 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (8元) | 8元 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 386 Franc (16元) | 13元 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 121% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 11,256元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 5,248元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (6,061元) | 450元 | + 1248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc (7,575元) | 6,564元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc (7,637元) | 3,518元 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc (4,849元) | 296元 | + 1538% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,852 Franc (762元) | 100元 | + 665% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc (6,193元) | 1,460元 | + 324% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (3,031元) | 553元 | + 448% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (303元) | 43元 | + 606% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 218% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 218% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc (2,748元) | 418元 | + 558% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (202元) | 302元 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc (5,051元) | 705元 | + 617% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 6% 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 (225,069元) | 137,169元 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 100 Franc (4.04元) | 8元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 228元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (20元) | 45元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (101元) | 59元 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 114元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (61元) | 67元 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 57元 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (81元) | 25元 | + 223% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 6元 | + 555% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 15元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (48元) | 64元 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (202元) | 169元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 100元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (606元) | 320元 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 81元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (61元) | 28元 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 19元 | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,680元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (808元) | 394元 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 25元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 742 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 102% more expensive than in China
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