- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (¥1,539) | ¥1,011 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (¥831) | ¥711 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 Franc (¥493) | ¥445 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Franc (¥308) | ¥198 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (¥708) | ¥270 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (¥215) | ¥689 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (¥2,463) | ¥889 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (¥308) | ¥637 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥430 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (¥215) | ¥262 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (¥3,694) | ¥1,549 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ¥212 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (¥493) | ¥195 | + 152% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (¥237,450) | ¥242,113 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ¥121,422 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,895 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥116,929 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥79,022 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (¥61,569) | ¥12,611 | + 388% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,156 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (¥61,569) | ¥55,558 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (¥15,392) | ¥16,830 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (¥366) | ¥1,827 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,207 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,012 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (¥8,312) | ¥8,444 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (¥8,620) | ¥15,007 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (¥615,688) | ¥2,657,440 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (¥129) | ¥147 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (¥2,617) | ¥11,877 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 13% 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 (¥3,078) | ¥4,123 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥711 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥484 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥145 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥213 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (¥1,077) | ¥2,946 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 1% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (¥5,233) | ¥4,119 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,373 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (¥6,670) | ¥8,157 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (¥862) | ¥903 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (¥369) | ¥498 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (¥616) | ¥551 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥10,056 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (¥139) | ¥474 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,750 prices entered by 313 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 12% cheaper than in Japan
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