Cost of living in Djibouti compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 333% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 333% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Djibouti | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc (₨6,004) | ₨405 | + 1381% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 935 Franc (₨449) | ₨361 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (₨480) | ₨178 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 324 Franc (₨156) | ₨62 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 867 Franc (₨416) | ₨102 | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨45 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (₨2,402) | ₨254 | + 846% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 908 Franc (₨436) | ₨195 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc (₨721) | ₨41 | + 1659% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (₨384) | ₨166 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (₨1,441) | ₨909 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (₨96) | ₨93 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 386 Franc (₨186) | ₨41 | + 348% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 167% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Djibouti | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨47,435 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨28,288 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (₨72,051) | ₨5,128 | + 1305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc (₨90,045) | ₨30,304 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc (₨90,784) | ₨17,855 | + 408% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc (₨57,640) | ₨4,698 | + 1127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,852 Franc (₨9,055) | ₨737 | + 1129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc (₨73,611) | ₨25,574 | + 188% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (₨36,025) | ₨12,652 | + 185% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (₨3,603) | ₨536 | + 572% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨743 | - | |
| Clothes | + 389% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 389% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Djibouti | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc (₨32,663) | ₨2,366 | + 1280% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (₨2,402) | ₨2,561 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,197 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc (₨60,042) | ₨2,957 | + 1930% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is about the same as in India | ||||
| Djibouti | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,569,760 Franc (₨2,675,364) | ₨1,758,920 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 100 Franc (₨48) | ₨103 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,626 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Djibouti | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (₨240) | ₨94 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (₨1,201) | ₨250 | + 380% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,186 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (₨721) | ₨346 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (₨480) | ₨229 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨961) | ₨271 | + 255% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨480) | ₨195 | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨96 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (₨576) | ₨314 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Djibouti | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (₨2,402) | ₨1,276 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨640 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,586 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨7,205) | ₨2,144 | + 236% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (₨480) | ₨709 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (₨721) | ₨234 | + 208% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨480) | ₨200 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨42,549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.78 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (₨9,607) | ₨1,629 | + 490% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨273 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,940 prices entered by 543 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 149% more expensive than in India
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