- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 194% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 194% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (₨1,019) | ₨417 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (₨550) | ₨267 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 Franc (₨326) | ₨142 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Franc (₨204) | ₨52 | + 295% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (₨469) | ₨72 | + 553% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (₨143) | ₨40 | + 255% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (₨1,630) | ₨201 | + 709% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (₨204) | ₨139 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨25 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (₨143) | ₨121 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (₨2,444) | ₨831 | + 194% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨82 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (₨326) | ₨33 | + 900% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (₨157,125) | ₨31,043 | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨21,326 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,411 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨25,463 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨15,734 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (₨40,741) | ₨3,891 | + 947% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨842 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (₨40,741) | ₨33,524 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (₨10,185) | ₨10,591 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨382 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (₨242) | ₨545 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,401 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,707 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (₨5,500) | ₨3,722 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (₨5,704) | ₨2,923 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 1% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (₨407,411) | ₨876,281 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (₨86) | ₨78 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (₨1,731) | ₨1,320 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨136 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨283 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨2,037) | ₨1,544 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨177 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨228 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨132 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨70 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (₨713) | ₨278 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (₨3,463) | ₨1,197 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨471 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,987 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (₨4,414) | ₨1,801 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (₨570) | ₨643 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (₨244) | ₨195 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨407) | ₨206 | + 98% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,465 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,869 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (₨92) | ₨248 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33,448 prices entered by 4,701 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 71% more expensive than in India
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