- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 128% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (Rp 208,513) | Rp 66,106 | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (Rp 112,597) | Rp 50,634 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 Franc (Rp 66,724) | Rp 30,568 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Franc (Rp 41,703) | Rp 19,074 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (Rp 95,916) | Rp 24,685 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (Rp 29,192) | Rp 16,247 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Rp 333,621) | Rp 66,045 | + 405% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (Rp 41,703) | Rp 37,044 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 18,542 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (Rp 29,192) | Rp 32,310 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (Rp 500,432) | Rp 368,198 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Rp 19,117 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (Rp 66,724) | Rp 16,216 | + 311% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (Rp 32,166,694) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Rp 9,677,710 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 910,541 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Rp 8,553,620 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Rp 4,943,740 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Rp 8,340,536) | Rp 619,505 | + 1246% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 287,299 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (Rp 8,340,536) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 2,085,134) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 58,356 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (Rp 49,522) | Rp 56,285 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 615,926 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 397,678 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (Rp 1,125,972) | Rp 985,125 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (Rp 1,167,675) | Rp 811,453 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (Rp 83,405,357) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (Rp 17,515) | Rp 8,898 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (Rp 354,473) | Rp 381,291 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 24,249 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 88,999 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 417,027) | Rp 343,185 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,191 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,113 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,430 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 14,080 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 13,066 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (Rp 145,959) | Rp 92,997 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (Rp 708,946) | Rp 216,823 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 100,274 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 375,594 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (Rp 903,555) | Rp 505,534 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (Rp 116,767) | Rp 133,066 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (Rp 50,043) | Rp 46,363 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 83,405) | Rp 56,412 | + 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,752,910 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,617 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 565,576 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (Rp 18,766) | Rp 24,489 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,836 prices entered by 351 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
83.405
IDR
/
DJF
Cost of living in Djibouti is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia
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