- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (¥1,586) | ¥1,037 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (¥857) | ¥692 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 Franc (¥508) | ¥436 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Franc (¥317) | ¥203 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (¥730) | ¥287 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (¥222) | ¥777 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (¥2,538) | ¥927 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (¥317) | ¥688 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥416 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (¥222) | ¥277 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (¥3,807) | ¥1,538 | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ¥199 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (¥508) | ¥198 | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (¥244,703) | ¥223,053 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ¥126,664 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,159 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥113,754 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥74,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (¥63,449) | ¥12,611 | + 403% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,094 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (¥63,449) | ¥55,558 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (¥15,862) | ¥16,830 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (¥377) | ¥1,849 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,923 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,304 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (¥8,566) | ¥8,395 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (¥8,883) | ¥13,972 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (¥634,492) | ¥2,510,720 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (¥133) | ¥145 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (¥2,697) | ¥11,257 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (¥3,172) | ¥3,622 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥612 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥137 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥217 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (¥1,110) | ¥2,939 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 1% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (¥5,393) | ¥4,071 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,365 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (¥6,874) | ¥7,768 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (¥888) | ¥964 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (¥381) | ¥487 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (¥634) | ¥586 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥10,339 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (¥143) | ¥468 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,951 prices entered by 334 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 9% cheaper than in Japan
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