Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 261% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 261% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Djibouti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc (¥9,843) | ¥1,025 | + 860% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (¥5,906) | ¥723 | + 717% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥519 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ¥197 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ¥316 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,650 Franc (¥1,299) | ¥629 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (¥3,937) | ¥962 | + 309% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc (¥1,417) | ¥902 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc (¥1,181) | ¥574 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,100 Franc (¥866) | ¥285 | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (¥2,362) | ¥1,208 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,060 Franc (¥835) | ¥184 | + 354% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 980 Franc (¥772) | ¥206 | + 275% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 70% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Djibouti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (¥186,081) | ¥326,267 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (¥86,899) | ¥171,772 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (¥118,117) | ¥28,488 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc (¥147,617) | ¥157,603 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc (¥148,827) | ¥82,713 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc (¥94,494) | ¥24,082 | + 292% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Franc (¥27,561) | ¥4,699 | + 486% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc (¥120,675) | ¥47,482 | + 154% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (¥59,058) | ¥32,093 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (¥5,906) | ¥1,313 | + 350% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | + 195% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 195% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Djibouti | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc (¥53,546) | ¥6,136 | + 773% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,199 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,989 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc (¥98,431) | ¥13,588 | + 624% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Djibouti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc (¥7,087,019) | ¥2,700,660 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥165 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,143 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Djibouti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (¥394) | ¥2,497 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (¥1,969) | ¥1,967 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (¥3,937) | ¥5,380 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (¥1,181) | ¥650 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (¥787) | ¥938 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (¥1,575) | ¥702 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥787) | ¥218 | + 260% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (¥1,181) | ¥216 | + 447% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (¥945) | ¥3,927 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Djibouti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (¥3,937) | ¥4,141 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,600 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (¥11,812) | ¥5,993 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (¥787) | ¥984 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (¥1,181) | ¥472 | + 150% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (¥787) | ¥575 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (¥14,174) | ¥101,122 | - 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (¥11,812) | ¥9,280 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥592 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 789 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 93% more expensive than in Japan
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