Cost of living in Djibouti compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (167元) | 45元 | + 268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,741 Franc (69元) | 34元 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (47元) | 15元 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (14元) | 15元 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (26元) | 13元 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (12元) | 8元 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (46元) | 59元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (22元) | 15元 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (6元) | 6.00元 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (37元) | 5.17元 | + 626% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (116元) | 112元 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (8元) | 8元 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (3.95元) | 14元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (9,344元) | 9,398元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (4,364元) | 4,943元 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (5,931元) | 431元 | + 1276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (3,749元) | 5,740元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (2,387元) | 3,007元 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (1,977元) | 285元 | + 593% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (167元) | 96元 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 118,043 Franc (4,668元) | 2,464元 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (914元) | 561元 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (128元) | 38元 | + 235% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 47元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (232元) | 481元 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (395元) | 250元 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (507元) | 647元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (525元) | 620元 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (118,623元) | 134,340元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (8元) | 7元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 149元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (20元) | 37元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (99元) | 45元 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (198元) | 347元 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (59元) | 62元 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 47元 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (79元) | 31元 | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 8元 | + 376% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (59元) | 12元 | + 390% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 71元 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (198元) | 177元 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 100元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (593元) | 395元 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 68元 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (59元) | 33元 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 31元 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (712元) | 3,256元 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.31元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (593元) | 335元 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Franc (5.93元) | 22元 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,108 prices entered by 357 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 41% more expensive than in China
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