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Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 82% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 123 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 98 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Mex$ 19 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Mex$ 31 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 22 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 422) | Mex$ 64 | + 557% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 39 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 22 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 634) | Mex$ 212 | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 18 | + 366% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 57% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (Mex$ 40,733) | Mex$ 19,675 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 9,732 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 2,160 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 11,961 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 6,650 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 10,562) | Mex$ 1,323 | + 698% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 379 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 10,562) | Mex$ 8,416 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,640) | Mex$ 2,192 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 112 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 90 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 868 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 716 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (Mex$ 1,426) | Mex$ 1,589 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,479) | Mex$ 1,388 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 105,618) | Mex$ 321,531 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (Mex$ 449) | Mex$ 477 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 196 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 528) | Mex$ 565 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 80 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 61 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 31 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 131 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (Mex$ 898) | Mex$ 424 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 141 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,145 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (Mex$ 1,144) | Mex$ 780 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 114 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 56 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 47 | + 126% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,457 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 878 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 53 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,782 prices entered by 1,046 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 35% more expensive than in Mexico
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