- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 149% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 120 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 95 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 Franc (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 67 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Franc (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 19 | + 206% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 31 | + 329% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 20 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 62 | + 635% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 38 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 21 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 683) | Mex$ 223 | + 207% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 20 | + 359% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (Mex$ 43,923) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 10,212 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,590 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 11,938 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 6,753 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 11,389) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 741% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 381 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 11,389) | Mex$ 8,039 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,847) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 105 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 87 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 2% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 811 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 667 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (Mex$ 1,537) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,594) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 113,888) | Mex$ 313,588 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 464 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 3% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 75 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 189 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 569) | Mex$ 548 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 54 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 27 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 124 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (Mex$ 968) | Mex$ 378 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 136 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,204 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (Mex$ 1,234) | Mex$ 742 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 103 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 54 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 44 | + 158% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,278 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 724 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 52 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,238 prices entered by 1,181 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.11389
MXN
/
DJF
Cost of living in Djibouti is 53% more expensive than in Mexico
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