Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 73% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 226 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Mex$ 122 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 54 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 21 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 35 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 23 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 71 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 41 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 24 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 24 | + 356% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 227 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 30 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 116% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (Mex$ 26,879) | Mex$ 19,344 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (Mex$ 12,553) | Mex$ 8,617 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 17,062) | Mex$ 970 | + 1658% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (Mex$ 10,786) | Mex$ 10,248 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (Mex$ 6,865) | Mex$ 5,200 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 5,687) | Mex$ 693 | + 721% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 387 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (Mex$ 15,169) | Mex$ 6,700 | + 126% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (Mex$ 2,628) | Mex$ 2,046 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (Mex$ 368) | Mex$ 98 | + 277% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 94 | - | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (Mex$ 666) | Mex$ 861 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,137) | Mex$ 672 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (Mex$ 1,458) | Mex$ 1,513 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (Mex$ 1,509) | Mex$ 1,146 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 341,239) | Mex$ 358,397 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 553 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 124% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 75 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 188 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 569) | Mex$ 546 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 79 | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 49 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 58 | + 293% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 31 | + 271% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 29 | + 491% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 188 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 35% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 569) | Mex$ 294 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 150 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 805 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,706) | Mex$ 669 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 122 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 71 | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 40 | + 187% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,047) | Mex$ 11,185 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.14 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,706) | Mex$ 966 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,412 prices entered by 1,236 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 58% more expensive than in Mexico
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