Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (¥2,587) | ¥975 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,741 Franc (¥1,067) | ¥718 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (¥729) | ¥451 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (¥216) | ¥214 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (¥406) | ¥284 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (¥184) | ¥501 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (¥718) | ¥1,246 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (¥338) | ¥640 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (¥93) | ¥381 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (¥581) | ¥252 | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (¥1,794) | ¥1,640 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (¥123) | ¥219 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (¥61) | ¥253 | - 76% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (¥144,764) | ¥182,340 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (¥67,605) | ¥111,342 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (¥91,891) | ¥15,746 | + 484% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (¥58,088) | ¥127,445 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (¥36,974) | ¥86,552 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (¥30,630) | ¥11,000 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (¥2,587) | ¥3,746 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 118,043 Franc (¥72,314) | ¥39,892 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (¥14,155) | ¥8,365 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (¥1,985) | ¥740 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,216 | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (¥3,588) | ¥6,528 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (¥6,126) | ¥4,644 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (¥7,850) | ¥7,685 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (¥8,128) | ¥13,013 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (¥1,837,812) | ¥2,936,380 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (¥119) | ¥138 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,442 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (¥306) | ¥1,383 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (¥1,532) | ¥929 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (¥3,063) | ¥10,332 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (¥919) | ¥554 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (¥613) | ¥669 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (¥1,225) | ¥516 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥613) | ¥191 | + 221% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (¥919) | ¥238 | + 285% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (¥613) | ¥2,573 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (¥3,063) | ¥3,363 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,584 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (¥9,189) | ¥6,023 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (¥613) | ¥809 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (¥919) | ¥500 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (¥613) | ¥491 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (¥11,027) | ¥47,822 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (¥9,189) | ¥8,220 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Franc (¥92) | ¥491 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,125 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is about the same as in Japan
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