- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 97% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (98元) | 53元 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (53元) | 33元 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 Franc (31元) | 15元 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Franc (20元) | 16元 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (45元) | 16元 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (14元) | 8元 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (156元) | 63元 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (20元) | 13元 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 7元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (14元) | 5.64元 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (235元) | 114元 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 8元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (31元) | 12元 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (15,080元) | 9,680元 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 4,478元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 425元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 5,710元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 3,523元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (3,910元) | 305元 | + 1184% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 88元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (3,910元) | 2,242元 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (978元) | 678元 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 40元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (23元) | 39元 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 554元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 280元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (528元) | 614元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (547元) | 672元 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (39,101元) | 145,666元 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (8元) | 7元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (166元) | 154元 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 26元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (196元) | 425元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 10元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (68元) | 59元 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (332元) | 159元 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 86元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 723元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (424元) | 375元 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (55元) | 60元 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (23元) | 34元 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (39元) | 34元 | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,310元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.98元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 300元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (9元) | 20元 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,229 prices entered by 557 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.03910
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 32% more expensive than in China
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