Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 372% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 372% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Djibouti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc (Rp 1,050,786) | Rp 44,863 | + 2242% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (Rp 630,472) | Rp 54,330 | + 1060% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 27,591 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Rp 19,917 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Rp 25,297 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,650 Franc (Rp 138,704) | Rp 18,627 | + 645% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (Rp 420,315) | Rp 55,732 | + 654% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc (Rp 151,313) | Rp 43,429 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc (Rp 126,094) | Rp 21,967 | + 474% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,100 Franc (Rp 92,469) | Rp 34,412 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (Rp 252,189) | Rp 337,317 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,060 Franc (Rp 89,107) | Rp 22,207 | + 301% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 980 Franc (Rp 82,382) | Rp 17,971 | + 358% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 223% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Djibouti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (Rp 19,864,908) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (Rp 9,276,848) | Rp 9,443,920 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (Rp 12,609,438) | Rp 528,780 | + 2285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc (Rp 15,758,687) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc (Rp 15,887,892) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc (Rp 10,087,550) | Rp 1,282,180 | + 687% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Franc (Rp 2,942,202) | Rp 410,662 | + 616% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc (Rp 12,882,558) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 218% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (Rp 6,304,719) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 364% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (Rp 630,472) | Rp 56,742 | + 1011% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 77,300 | - | |
| Clothes | + 201% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 201% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Djibouti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc (Rp 5,716,279) | Rp 624,572 | + 815% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 443,680 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,212,520 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc (Rp 10,507,865) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 710% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Djibouti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc (Rp 756,566,275) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 12,273 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 184% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 184% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Djibouti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (Rp 42,031) | Rp 36,367 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 210,157) | Rp 60,467 | + 248% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 420,315) | Rp 351,050 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (Rp 126,094) | Rp 130,123 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 84,063) | Rp 21,655 | + 288% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 168,126) | Rp 34,558 | + 387% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Rp 84,063) | Rp 30,035 | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Rp 126,094) | Rp 15,580 | + 709% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (Rp 100,876) | Rp 88,350 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Djibouti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (Rp 420,315) | Rp 216,012 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,481 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Rp 1,260,944) | Rp 383,761 | + 229% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (Rp 84,063) | Rp 162,937 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (Rp 126,094) | Rp 36,298 | + 247% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 84,063) | Rp 40,791 | + 106% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (Rp 1,513,133) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Rp 1,260,944) | Rp 496,553 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 35,528 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 650 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 157% more expensive than in Indonesia
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