Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Mexico
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Food | + 55% | |||
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Food in Djibouti is 55% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Djibouti | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (Mex$ 476) | Mex$ 243 | + 96% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Mex$ 140 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 64 | + 110% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 23 | + 71% | |
12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 37 | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 25 | + 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 78 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 47 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 27 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 24 | + 336% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (Mex$ 330) | Mex$ 263 | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 33 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 47% | |
Housing | + 86% | |||
Housing in Djibouti is 86% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Djibouti | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (Mex$ 26,617) | Mex$ 18,913 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (Mex$ 12,430) | Mex$ 9,499 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 16,896) | Mex$ 1,089 | + 1452% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (Mex$ 10,680) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (Mex$ 6,798) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 5,632) | Mex$ 850 | + 563% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (Mex$ 476) | Mex$ 402 | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (Mex$ 15,021) | Mex$ 7,396 | + 103% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (Mex$ 2,603) | Mex$ 2,437 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 115 | + 216% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 109 | - | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Djibouti is 34% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Djibouti | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (Mex$ 660) | Mex$ 917 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,126) | Mex$ 652 | + 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (Mex$ 1,443) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (Mex$ 1,495) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 20% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Djibouti is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Djibouti | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 337,912) | Mex$ 332,628 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 518 | - | |
Personal Care | + 104% | |||
Personal Care in Djibouti is 104% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Djibouti | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 84 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 199 | + 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 563) | Mex$ 580 | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 76 | + 123% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 55 | + 103% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 58 | + 287% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 30 | + 277% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 32 | + 428% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 231 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Djibouti is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Djibouti | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 563) | Mex$ 318 | + 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 156 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,690) | Mex$ 741 | + 128% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 149 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 82 | + 106% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 42 | + 169% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,027) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 83% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.74 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,690) | Mex$ 909 | + 86% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 67 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | + 46% |

These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 46% more expensive than in Mexico
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