Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Ireland
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Food | + 112% | |||
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Food in Djibouti is 112% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
Djibouti | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc (€65) | €18 | + 266% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,178 Franc (€17) | €11 | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | €5.12 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 400 Franc (€2.08) | €1.40 | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | 480 Franc (€2.49) | €4.65 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,650 Franc (€9) | €2.98 | + 188% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (€26) | €6 | + 301% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 908 Franc (€4.72) | €2.73 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc (€8) | €1.68 | + 364% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,100 Franc (€5.71) | €2.83 | + 102% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (€16) | €14 | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 470 Franc (€2.44) | €2.99 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 651 Franc (€3.38) | €1.78 | + 90% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Djibouti is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
Djibouti | Ireland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (€1,228) | €2,691 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (€573) | €2,053 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (€779) | €252 | + 210% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc (€974) | €1,886 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc (€982) | €1,466 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc (€623) | €167 | + 273% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,852 Franc (€98) | €40 | + 145% | |
40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc (€796) | €374 | + 113% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (€390) | €111 | + 252% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (€39) | €12 | + 236% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €16 | - | |
Clothes | + 122% | |||
Clothes in Djibouti is 122% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
Djibouti | Ireland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc (€353) | €90 | + 292% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (€26) | €46 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €101 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc (€649) | €103 | + 533% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Djibouti is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
Djibouti | Ireland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,569,760 Franc (€28,937) | €30,083 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.73 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €74 | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Djibouti is 7% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
Djibouti | Ireland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (€2.60) | €9 | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (€13) | €17 | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €64 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (€8) | €5.54 | + 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (€5.20) | €4.48 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (€10) | €7 | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (€5.20) | €2.77 | + 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (€8) | €3.03 | + 157% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (€6) | €22 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Djibouti is 8% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Djibouti | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (€26) | €55 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €24 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €206 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (€78) | €100 | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (€5.20) | €13 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (€8) | €3.70 | + 111% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (€5.20) | €7 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €748 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.33 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (€104) | €56 | + 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €15 | - | |
TOTAL | + 28% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 867 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 28% more expensive than in Ireland
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