- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 199% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 199% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (₨1,004) | ₨392 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (₨542) | ₨261 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 Franc (₨321) | ₨143 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Franc (₨201) | ₨51 | + 290% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (₨462) | ₨71 | + 548% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (₨141) | ₨38 | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (₨1,606) | ₨200 | + 702% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (₨201) | ₨139 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨25 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (₨141) | ₨122 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (₨2,410) | ₨837 | + 188% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨82 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (₨321) | ₨33 | + 882% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (₨154,880) | ₨30,707 | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨20,556 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,517 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨24,226 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨14,758 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (₨40,159) | ₨3,565 | + 1027% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨801 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (₨40,159) | ₨33,909 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (₨10,040) | ₨10,470 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨396 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (₨238) | ₨571 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,436 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,719 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (₨5,421) | ₨3,775 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (₨5,622) | ₨2,938 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 3% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (₨401,590) | ₨882,002 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (₨84) | ₨78 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (₨1,707) | ₨1,376 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨127 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨273 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨2,008) | ₨1,317 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨252 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨177 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨132 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨71 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (₨703) | ₨273 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (₨3,414) | ₨1,199 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨473 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,899 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (₨4,351) | ₨1,969 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (₨562) | ₨596 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (₨241) | ₨226 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨402) | ₨206 | + 95% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,004 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨64 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,867 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (₨90) | ₨256 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31,182 prices entered by 4,392 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 69% more expensive than in India
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