Cost of living in Djibouti compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 192% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 192% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (₨1,791) | ₨375 | + 377% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,741 Franc (₨738) | ₨278 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (₨504) | ₨138 | + 266% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (₨149) | ₨51 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (₨281) | ₨71 | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (₨127) | ₨35 | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (₨497) | ₨213 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (₨234) | ₨134 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (₨64) | ₨28 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (₨402) | ₨128 | + 215% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (₨1,242) | ₨790 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (₨85) | ₨85 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (₨42) | ₨35 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 243% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 243% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (₨100,194) | ₨32,388 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (₨46,790) | ₨19,927 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (₨63,599) | ₨4,237 | + 1401% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (₨40,204) | ₨21,939 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (₨25,591) | ₨13,071 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨21,200) | ₨3,212 | + 560% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (₨1,791) | ₨734 | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 118,043 Franc (₨50,050) | ₨29,904 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (₨9,797) | ₨10,403 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (₨1,374) | ₨378 | + 263% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨359 | - | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (₨2,484) | ₨2,383 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (₨4,240) | ₨2,573 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (₨5,433) | ₨3,815 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (₨5,626) | ₨2,706 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (₨1,271,987) | ₨933,071 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (₨82) | ₨75 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,135 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 218% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 218% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (₨212) | ₨99 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (₨1,060) | ₨200 | + 431% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨2,120) | ₨905 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (₨636) | ₨245 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (₨424) | ₨176 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨848) | ₨232 | + 265% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨424) | ₨147 | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (₨636) | ₨69 | + 823% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (₨424) | ₨234 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (₨2,120) | ₨1,246 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨483 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,764 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨6,360) | ₨1,948 | + 226% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (₨424) | ₨678 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (₨636) | ₨215 | + 196% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨424) | ₨202 | + 110% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (₨7,632) | ₨33,946 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨6,360) | ₨1,795 | + 254% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Franc (₨64) | ₨257 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,482 prices entered by 2,329 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 118% more expensive than in India
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