Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (Rp 335,817) | Rp 48,150 | + 597% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Rp 54,894 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (Rp 94,569) | Rp 30,099 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (Rp 27,972) | Rp 20,570 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (Rp 52,650) | Rp 25,479 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (Rp 23,855) | Rp 16,222 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (Rp 93,153) | Rp 59,701 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (Rp 43,875) | Rp 37,956 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (Rp 12,069) | Rp 19,374 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (Rp 75,398) | Rp 34,923 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (Rp 232,884) | Rp 356,233 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (Rp 15,903) | Rp 19,537 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Rp 7,952) | Rp 19,724 | - 60% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (Rp 18,790,315) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (Rp 8,775,016) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (Rp 11,927,330) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 858% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (Rp 7,539,822) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (Rp 4,799,247) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Rp 3,975,777) | Rp 813,523 | + 389% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (Rp 335,817) | Rp 354,270 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (Rp 10,603,873) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (Rp 1,837,349) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (Rp 257,588) | Rp 60,481 | + 326% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 67,068 | - | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (Rp 465,768) | Rp 655,630 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 795,155) | Rp 423,397 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (Rp 1,018,984) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (Rp 1,055,060) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (Rp 238,546,590) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (Rp 15,421) | Rp 8,988 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 237,123 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 229% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 229% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (Rp 39,758) | Rp 23,300 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 198,789) | Rp 87,183 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 397,578) | Rp 254,843 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (Rp 119,273) | Rp 49,080 | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 79,516) | Rp 19,454 | + 309% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 159,031) | Rp 36,205 | + 339% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Rp 79,516) | Rp 18,007 | + 342% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Rp 119,273) | Rp 11,130 | + 972% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (Rp 79,516) | Rp 86,706 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (Rp 397,578) | Rp 166,095 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Rp 1,192,733) | Rp 388,033 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (Rp 79,516) | Rp 111,803 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (Rp 119,273) | Rp 35,619 | + 235% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 79,516) | Rp 47,498 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (Rp 1,431,280) | Rp 9,239,130 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,799 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Rp 1,192,733) | Rp 579,157 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 28,887 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 942 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia
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