Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Marshall Islands
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Food | + 104% | |||
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Food in Djibouti is 104% more expensive than in Marshall Islands | ||||
Djibouti | Marshall Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc ($70) | $5.00 | + 1304% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,178 Franc ($18) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.41 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 400 Franc ($2.25) | $2.00 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 480 Franc ($2.70) | $7 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,650 Franc ($9) | $7 | + 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc ($28) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 908 Franc ($5.10) | $3.67 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $4.41 | + 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,100 Franc ($6) | $2.82 | + 119% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc ($17) | $25 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 470 Franc ($2.64) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 651 Franc ($3.65) | $3.00 | + 22% | |
Housing | + 65% | |||
Housing in Djibouti is 65% more expensive than in Marshall Islands | ||||
Djibouti | Marshall Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc ($1,327) | $600 | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc ($620) | $409 | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc ($842) | $203 | + 314% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc ($1,053) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc ($1,061) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc ($674) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,852 Franc ($106) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc ($861) | $400 | + 115% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc ($421) | $100 | + 321% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc ($42) | $6.00 | + 602% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 368% | |||
Clothes in Djibouti is 368% more expensive than in Marshall Islands | ||||
Djibouti | Marshall Islands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc ($382) | $8 | + 4674% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc ($28) | $30 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $80 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc ($702) | $50 | + 1304% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Djibouti is about the same as in Marshall Islands | ||||
Djibouti | Marshall Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,569,760 Franc ($31,280) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $1.55 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Djibouti is 42% more expensive than in Marshall Islands | ||||
Djibouti | Marshall Islands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc ($2.81) | $6.00 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc ($14) | $10 | + 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $2.00 | + 321% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc ($5.62) | $5.00 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc ($11) | $3.00 | + 274% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($5.62) | $4.00 | + 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $1.27 | + 564% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc ($7) | $10 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Djibouti is about the same as in Marshall Islands | ||||
Djibouti | Marshall Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc ($28) | $30 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc ($84) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc ($5.62) | $5.00 | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc ($8) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc ($5.62) | $4.23 | + 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc ($112) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $56 | - | |
TOTAL | + 76% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 76% more expensive than in Marshall Islands
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