Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Djibouti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (¥3,072) | ¥1,145 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ¥719 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (¥865) | ¥437 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (¥256) | ¥211 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (¥482) | ¥282 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (¥218) | ¥815 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (¥852) | ¥951 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (¥401) | ¥984 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (¥110) | ¥421 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (¥690) | ¥268 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (¥2,130) | ¥1,770 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (¥145) | ¥217 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (¥73) | ¥225 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Djibouti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (¥171,881) | ¥194,768 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (¥80,268) | ¥126,641 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (¥109,103) | ¥21,178 | + 415% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (¥68,969) | ¥142,258 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (¥43,900) | ¥80,836 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (¥36,368) | ¥13,643 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (¥3,072) | ¥3,988 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (¥96,997) | ¥59,521 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (¥16,807) | ¥17,809 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (¥2,356) | ¥665 | + 254% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Djibouti | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (¥4,261) | ¥7,941 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (¥7,274) | ¥4,162 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (¥9,321) | ¥7,471 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (¥9,651) | ¥15,388 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Djibouti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (¥2,182,056) | ¥2,576,380 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (¥141) | ¥161 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Djibouti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (¥364) | ¥1,370 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (¥1,818) | ¥1,955 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (¥3,637) | ¥3,523 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (¥1,091) | ¥2,205 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (¥727) | ¥648 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (¥1,455) | ¥409 | + 256% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥727) | ¥143 | + 409% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (¥1,091) | ¥184 | + 494% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (¥727) | ¥3,583 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Djibouti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (¥3,637) | ¥4,280 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,593 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (¥10,910) | ¥6,242 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (¥727) | ¥1,034 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (¥1,091) | ¥533 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (¥727) | ¥526 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (¥13,092) | ¥58,872 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (¥10,910) | ¥11,178 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Franc (¥182) | ¥554 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 604 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 5% more expensive than in Japan
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