Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (Rp 335,366) | Rp 62,230 | + 439% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,741 Franc (Rp 138,258) | Rp 52,137 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (Rp 94,442) | Rp 30,582 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (Rp 27,934) | Rp 18,388 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (Rp 52,579) | Rp 26,104 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (Rp 23,823) | Rp 14,341 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (Rp 93,028) | Rp 77,272 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (Rp 43,816) | Rp 38,806 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (Rp 12,053) | Rp 19,485 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (Rp 75,297) | Rp 32,212 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (Rp 232,571) | Rp 339,997 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (Rp 15,882) | Rp 15,796 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Rp 7,941) | Rp 17,158 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 136% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (Rp 18,765,051) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (Rp 8,763,218) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (Rp 11,911,293) | Rp 772,430 | + 1442% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (Rp 7,529,684) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (Rp 4,792,795) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Rp 3,970,431) | Rp 502,555 | + 690% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (Rp 335,366) | Rp 285,184 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 118,043 Franc (Rp 9,373,632) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (Rp 1,834,879) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (Rp 257,242) | Rp 69,682 | + 269% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 51,169 | - | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (Rp 465,142) | Rp 655,076 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 794,086) | Rp 457,119 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (Rp 1,017,614) | Rp 1,076,740 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (Rp 1,053,641) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (Rp 238,225,861) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (Rp 15,400) | Rp 9,156 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 330,672 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 217% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 217% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (Rp 39,704) | Rp 30,938 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 198,522) | Rp 82,186 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 397,043) | Rp 280,243 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (Rp 119,113) | Rp 38,725 | + 208% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 79,409) | Rp 26,962 | + 195% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 158,817) | Rp 34,072 | + 366% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Rp 79,409) | Rp 16,791 | + 373% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Rp 119,113) | Rp 13,618 | + 775% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (Rp 79,409) | Rp 63,841 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (Rp 397,043) | Rp 184,270 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,975 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 1,041,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Rp 1,191,129) | Rp 413,601 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (Rp 79,409) | Rp 152,100 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (Rp 119,113) | Rp 44,543 | + 167% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 79,409) | Rp 59,628 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (Rp 1,429,355) | Rp 6,860,790 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,635 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Rp 1,191,129) | Rp 597,783 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Franc (Rp 11,911) | Rp 24,831 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,126 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia
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