Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 115% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (Mex$ 516) | Mex$ 177 | + 192% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,741 Franc (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 110 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 54 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 20 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 33 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 23 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 68 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 40 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 22 | + 422% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 225 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 29 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 133% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (Mex$ 28,870) | Mex$ 18,680 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (Mex$ 13,482) | Mex$ 8,689 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 18,326) | Mex$ 1,243 | + 1374% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (Mex$ 11,584) | Mex$ 10,829 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (Mex$ 7,374) | Mex$ 5,575 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 6,109) | Mex$ 846 | + 622% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (Mex$ 516) | Mex$ 379 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 118,043 Franc (Mex$ 14,421) | Mex$ 7,486 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (Mex$ 2,823) | Mex$ 1,948 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (Mex$ 396) | Mex$ 101 | + 292% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 84 | - | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (Mex$ 716) | Mex$ 844 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,222) | Mex$ 615 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (Mex$ 1,566) | Mex$ 1,537 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (Mex$ 1,621) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 366,512) | Mex$ 317,978 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 499 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 144% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 83 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 200 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 611) | Mex$ 530 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 70 | + 162% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 48 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 56 | + 339% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 29 | + 321% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 30 | + 518% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 187 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 611) | Mex$ 339 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 140 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 951 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,833) | Mex$ 658 | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 114 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 61 | + 201% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 40 | + 205% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,199) | Mex$ 9,553 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,833) | Mex$ 924 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 57 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,542 prices entered by 1,377 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 80% more expensive than in Mexico
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