- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 122% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (Rp 199,119) | Rp 65,531 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (Rp 107,524) | Rp 49,511 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 Franc (Rp 63,718) | Rp 30,885 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Franc (Rp 39,824) | Rp 18,934 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (Rp 91,595) | Rp 22,695 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (Rp 27,877) | Rp 14,388 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Rp 318,591) | Rp 60,646 | + 425% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (Rp 39,824) | Rp 37,954 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 18,653 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (Rp 27,877) | Rp 31,286 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (Rp 477,887) | Rp 371,771 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Rp 18,926 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (Rp 63,718) | Rp 15,260 | + 318% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (Rp 30,717,513) | Rp 13,785,600 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Rp 8,155,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 887,496 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Rp 8,109,370 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Rp 4,623,080 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Rp 7,964,776) | Rp 667,380 | + 1093% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 252,522 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (Rp 7,964,776) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 1,991,194) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 59,625 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (Rp 47,291) | Rp 55,089 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 2% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 659,239 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 428,524 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (Rp 1,075,245) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (Rp 1,115,069) | Rp 936,471 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 36% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (Rp 79,647,761) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (Rp 16,726) | Rp 8,791 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (Rp 338,503) | Rp 382,650 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 24,611 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 90,441 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 398,239) | Rp 332,164 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,296 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,390 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 32,514 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 15,188 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 12,682 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (Rp 139,384) | Rp 81,236 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (Rp 677,006) | Rp 211,083 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 98,679 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 460,234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (Rp 862,848) | Rp 497,062 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (Rp 111,507) | Rp 118,309 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (Rp 47,789) | Rp 45,661 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 79,648) | Rp 54,748 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,809,260 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,846 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 521,125 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (Rp 17,921) | Rp 24,789 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,583 prices entered by 313 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
79.648
IDR
/
DJF
Cost of living in Djibouti is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia
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