Cost of living in Djibouti compared to India
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Food | + 151% | |||
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Food in Djibouti is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
Djibouti | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (₨1,841) | ₨339 | + 443% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨297 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (₨519) | ₨164 | + 217% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (₨153) | ₨54 | + 186% | |
12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (₨289) | ₨85 | + 241% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (₨131) | ₨39 | + 233% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (₨511) | ₨210 | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (₨241) | ₨154 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (₨66) | ₨29 | + 127% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (₨413) | ₨144 | + 187% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (₨1,277) | ₨766 | + 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (₨87) | ₨89 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (₨44) | ₨35 | + 24% | |
Housing | + 225% | |||
Housing in Djibouti is 225% more expensive than in India | ||||
Djibouti | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (₨103,032) | ₨31,191 | + 230% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (₨48,116) | ₨20,267 | + 137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (₨65,400) | ₨4,423 | + 1379% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (₨41,343) | ₨23,087 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (₨26,315) | ₨14,243 | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨21,800) | ₨3,664 | + 495% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (₨1,841) | ₨515 | + 258% | |
40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (₨58,144) | ₨28,396 | + 105% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (₨10,075) | ₨12,433 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (₨1,412) | ₨416 | + 239% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨319 | - | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Djibouti is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
Djibouti | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (₨2,554) | ₨2,301 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (₨4,360) | ₨2,530 | + 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (₨5,587) | ₨3,605 | + 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (₨5,785) | ₨2,893 | + 100% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
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 | 3,000,000 Franc (₨1,308,010) | ₨976,968 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (₨85) | ₨109 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,424 | - | |
Personal Care | + 165% | |||
Personal Care in Djibouti is 165% more expensive than in India | ||||
Djibouti | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (₨218) | ₨140 | + 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (₨1,090) | ₨303 | + 260% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨2,180) | ₨1,586 | + 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (₨654) | ₨402 | + 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (₨436) | ₨190 | + 130% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨872) | ₨248 | + 251% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨436) | ₨152 | + 187% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (₨654) | ₨73 | + 795% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (₨436) | ₨351 | + 24% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Djibouti is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
Djibouti | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (₨2,180) | ₨1,405 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨600 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,517 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨6,540) | ₨2,140 | + 206% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (₨436) | ₨607 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (₨654) | ₨229 | + 186% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨436) | ₨173 | + 151% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (₨7,848) | ₨46,652 | - 83% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨6,540) | ₨1,554 | + 321% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Franc (₨109) | ₨247 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | + 98% |

These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 98% more expensive than in India
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