Cost of living in Djibouti compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 485% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 485% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Djibouti | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc (₨5,817) | ₨384 | + 1415% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (₨3,490) | ₨353 | + 888% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨173 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨58 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨85 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,650 Franc (₨768) | ₨47 | + 1548% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (₨2,327) | ₨262 | + 789% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc (₨838) | ₨164 | + 410% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc (₨698) | ₨32 | + 2102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,100 Franc (₨512) | ₨173 | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (₨1,396) | ₨796 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,060 Franc (₨493) | ₨98 | + 406% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 980 Franc (₨456) | ₨40 | + 1048% | |
| Housing | + 310% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 310% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Djibouti | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (₨109,967) | ₨54,213 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (₨51,354) | ₨33,306 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (₨69,803) | ₨4,784 | + 1359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc (₨87,236) | ₨33,154 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc (₨87,951) | ₨18,976 | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc (₨55,842) | ₨5,231 | + 968% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,852 Franc (₨8,773) | ₨646 | + 1257% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc (₨71,315) | ₨31,090 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (₨34,901) | ₨11,916 | + 193% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (₨3,490) | ₨571 | + 512% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨578 | - | |
| Clothes | + 222% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 222% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Djibouti | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc (₨31,644) | ₨2,290 | + 1282% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,801 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,377 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc (₨58,169) | ₨3,238 | + 1696% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Djibouti | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc (₨4,188,164) | ₨1,723,340 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨105 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨910 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 183% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 183% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Djibouti | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (₨233) | ₨155 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (₨1,163) | ₨289 | + 302% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨2,327) | ₨924 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (₨698) | ₨381 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (₨465) | ₨204 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨931) | ₨288 | + 224% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨465) | ₨178 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (₨698) | ₨94 | + 644% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (₨558) | ₨323 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Djibouti | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (₨2,327) | ₨1,414 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨624 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨6,980) | ₨1,861 | + 275% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (₨465) | ₨817 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (₨698) | ₨216 | + 223% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨465) | ₨179 | + 160% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (₨8,376) | ₨53,125 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨6,980) | ₨1,478 | + 372% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨286 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 206% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,594 prices entered by 1,274 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 206% more expensive than in India
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