Cost of living in Djibouti compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 241% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 241% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc (498元) | 36元 | + 1289% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 935 Franc (37元) | 37元 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 13元 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 324 Franc (13元) | 15元 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 867 Franc (35元) | 15元 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 11元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (199元) | 51元 | + 293% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 908 Franc (36元) | 15元 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc (60元) | 7元 | + 819% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (32元) | 6元 | + 413% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (120元) | 89元 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (8元) | 8元 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 386 Franc (15元) | 12元 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 116% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 15,701元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 7,613元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (5,981元) | 474元 | + 1162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc (7,474元) | 6,823元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc (7,536元) | 3,937元 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc (4,785元) | 313元 | + 1427% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,852 Franc (752元) | 101元 | + 642% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc (6,110元) | 1,340元 | + 356% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (2,990元) | 542元 | + 451% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (299元) | 35元 | + 756% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 48元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 186% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 186% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc (2,711元) | 415元 | + 553% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (199元) | 280元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 574元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc (4,984元) | 717元 | + 595% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is about the same as in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,569,760 Franc (222,074元) | 152,522元 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 100 Franc (3.99元) | 8元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 245元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Djibouti | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (20元) | 41元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (100元) | 45元 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 111元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (60元) | 47元 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 44元 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (80元) | 32元 | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 9元 | + 369% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 12元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (48元) | 79元 | - 39% | |
| 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 (199元) | 225元 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 110元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 481元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (598元) | 253元 | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 74元 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (60元) | 27元 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (40元) | 12元 | + 222% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,708元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.19元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (797元) | 411元 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 25元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,167 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 101% more expensive than in China
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