Cost of living in Djibouti compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (₨1,741) | ₨342 | + 409% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨293 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (₨490) | ₨140 | + 251% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (₨145) | ₨52 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (₨273) | ₨75 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (₨124) | ₨37 | + 235% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (₨483) | ₨233 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (₨227) | ₨149 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (₨63) | ₨32 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (₨391) | ₨137 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (₨1,207) | ₨721 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (₨82) | ₨86 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (₨41) | ₨36 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 233% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 233% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (₨97,404) | ₨33,225 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (₨45,488) | ₨19,978 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (₨61,828) | ₨4,391 | + 1308% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (₨39,085) | ₨18,098 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (₨24,878) | ₨11,868 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨20,609) | ₨3,639 | + 466% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (₨1,741) | ₨712 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (₨54,968) | ₨29,862 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (₨9,524) | ₨10,869 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (₨1,335) | ₨398 | + 235% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨220 | - | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (₨2,414) | ₨2,376 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (₨4,122) | ₨2,495 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (₨5,282) | ₨3,665 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (₨5,469) | ₨2,737 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (₨1,236,567) | ₨943,208 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (₨80) | ₨83 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,167 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 214% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 214% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (₨206) | ₨99 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (₨1,030) | ₨216 | + 377% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨2,061) | ₨630 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (₨618) | ₨319 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (₨412) | ₨170 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨824) | ₨260 | + 216% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨412) | ₨139 | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (₨618) | ₨72 | + 756% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (₨412) | ₨216 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (₨2,061) | ₨1,196 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨478 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨6,183) | ₨1,484 | + 317% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (₨412) | ₨517 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (₨618) | ₨180 | + 244% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨412) | ₨187 | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (₨7,419) | ₨38,405 | - 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨6,183) | ₨1,488 | + 315% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨271 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,579 prices entered by 1,815 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 105% more expensive than in India
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