Cost of living in Djibouti compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (153元) | 54元 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (43元) | 16元 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (13元) | 14元 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (24元) | 14元 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (11元) | 8元 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (43元) | 56元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (20元) | 13元 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (5.51元) | 7元 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (34元) | 6元 | + 460% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (106元) | 109元 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (7元) | 9元 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (3.63元) | 10元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (8,577元) | 7,537元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (4,005元) | 4,597元 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (5,444元) | 416元 | + 1210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (3,442元) | 6,994元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (2,191元) | 3,863元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (1,815元) | 264元 | + 588% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (153元) | 87元 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (4,840元) | 2,180元 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (839元) | 614元 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (118元) | 46元 | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 45元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (213元) | 370元 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (363元) | 223元 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (465元) | 582元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (482元) | 519元 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (108,887元) | 160,747元 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (7元) | 6元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 174元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (18元) | 29元 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (91元) | 35元 | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (181元) | 488元 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (54元) | 31元 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (36元) | 38元 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (73元) | 33元 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (36元) | 9元 | + 292% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (54元) | 10元 | + 432% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (36元) | 86元 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (181元) | 195元 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 95元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 996元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (544元) | 413元 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (36元) | 71元 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (54元) | 34元 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (36元) | 32元 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (653元) | 3,170元 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.55元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (544元) | 370元 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 22元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,858 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.03630
CNY
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 28% more expensive than in China
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