- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 98% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (95元) | 50元 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (51元) | 34元 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 Franc (31元) | 15元 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Franc (19元) | 15元 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (44元) | 16元 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (13元) | 8元 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (153元) | 57元 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (19元) | 13元 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 6元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (13元) | 5.62元 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (229元) | 115元 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 7元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (31元) | 12元 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (14,711元) | 9,312元 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 4,326元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 438元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 5,527元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 3,447元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (3,814元) | 302元 | + 1165% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 83元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (3,814元) | 2,087元 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (954元) | 714元 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (23元) | 38元 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 556元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 260元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (515元) | 624元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (534元) | 694元 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (38,143元) | 143,509元 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (8元) | 7元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (162元) | 156元 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 26元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (191元) | 493元 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 9元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 13元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (67元) | 57元 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (324元) | 149元 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 86元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 777元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (413元) | 375元 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (53元) | 58元 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (23元) | 34元 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (38元) | 33元 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,255元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.03元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 309元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (9元) | 20元 | - 57% | |
| 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 4,327 prices entered by 531 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 32% more expensive than in China
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