Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Djibouti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (Rp 348,519) | Rp 61,205 | + 469% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Rp 50,520 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (Rp 98,146) | Rp 29,046 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (Rp 29,030) | Rp 20,601 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (Rp 54,641) | Rp 23,048 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (Rp 24,757) | Rp 14,630 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (Rp 96,677) | Rp 66,405 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (Rp 45,535) | Rp 43,134 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (Rp 12,525) | Rp 18,263 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (Rp 78,250) | Rp 34,771 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (Rp 241,693) | Rp 406,659 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (Rp 16,505) | Rp 17,291 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Rp 8,252) | Rp 16,247 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 123% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Djibouti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (Rp 19,501,027) | Rp 11,852,300 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (Rp 9,106,916) | Rp 6,870,050 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (Rp 12,378,460) | Rp 801,210 | + 1445% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (Rp 7,825,003) | Rp 6,489,080 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (Rp 4,980,771) | Rp 3,134,800 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Rp 4,126,153) | Rp 505,106 | + 717% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (Rp 348,519) | Rp 237,062 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (Rp 11,004,947) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 209% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (Rp 1,906,844) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (Rp 267,331) | Rp 57,323 | + 366% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Djibouti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (Rp 483,385) | Rp 648,513 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 825,231) | Rp 480,172 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (Rp 1,057,525) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (Rp 1,094,966) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Djibouti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (Rp 247,569,210) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (Rp 16,004) | Rp 8,601 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 216% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 216% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Djibouti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (Rp 41,262) | Rp 22,598 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 206,308) | Rp 89,583 | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 412,615) | Rp 204,790 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (Rp 123,785) | Rp 108,192 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 82,523) | Rp 22,334 | + 269% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 165,046) | Rp 30,094 | + 448% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Rp 82,523) | Rp 22,886 | + 261% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Rp 123,785) | Rp 11,284 | + 997% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (Rp 82,523) | Rp 59,008 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Djibouti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (Rp 412,615) | Rp 261,585 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 99,216 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Rp 1,237,846) | Rp 573,242 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (Rp 82,523) | Rp 159,890 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (Rp 123,785) | Rp 37,239 | + 232% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 82,523) | Rp 65,361 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (Rp 1,485,415) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,849 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Rp 1,237,846) | Rp 509,555 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Franc (Rp 20,631) | Rp 32,683 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 446 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia
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