Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (¥2,581) | ¥981 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ¥700 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (¥727) | ¥414 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (¥215) | ¥205 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (¥405) | ¥251 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (¥183) | ¥655 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (¥716) | ¥964 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (¥337) | ¥741 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (¥93) | ¥391 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (¥579) | ¥300 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (¥1,790) | ¥1,420 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (¥122) | ¥178 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (¥61) | ¥217 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (¥144,393) | ¥299,320 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (¥67,431) | ¥164,446 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (¥91,655) | ¥21,056 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (¥57,939) | ¥150,152 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (¥36,880) | ¥78,123 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (¥30,552) | ¥11,902 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (¥2,581) | ¥4,118 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (¥81,485) | ¥70,060 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (¥14,119) | ¥12,705 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (¥1,979) | ¥794 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,406 | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (¥3,579) | ¥7,319 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (¥6,110) | ¥4,417 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (¥7,830) | ¥8,375 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (¥8,108) | ¥13,139 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (¥1,833,103) | ¥2,627,120 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (¥119) | ¥135 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,272 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (¥306) | ¥1,148 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (¥1,528) | ¥1,229 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (¥3,055) | ¥5,176 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (¥917) | ¥803 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (¥611) | ¥611 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (¥1,222) | ¥528 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥611) | ¥152 | + 301% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (¥917) | ¥258 | + 255% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (¥611) | ¥3,156 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (¥3,055) | ¥3,672 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,638 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (¥9,166) | ¥6,066 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (¥611) | ¥1,131 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (¥917) | ¥435 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (¥611) | ¥548 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (¥10,999) | ¥55,862 | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (¥9,166) | ¥9,625 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥530 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 865 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 8% cheaper than in Japan
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