- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- Netherlands Antilles
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Netherlands Antilles
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 66% more expensive than in Netherlands Antilles | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (ƒ 25) | ƒ 10 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (ƒ 14) | ƒ 21 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 Franc (ƒ 8) | ƒ 8 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Franc (ƒ 5.01) | ƒ 3.57 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (ƒ 12) | ƒ 5.84 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (ƒ 3.51) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (ƒ 40) | ƒ 10 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (ƒ 5.01) | ƒ 3.00 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ƒ 8 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (ƒ 3.51) | ƒ 8 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (ƒ 60) | ƒ 14 | + 341% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ƒ 8 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (ƒ 8) | ƒ 1.00 | + 701% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 16% more expensive than in Netherlands Antilles | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (ƒ 3,863) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ƒ 3,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ƒ 800 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ƒ 8,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ƒ 1,500 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (ƒ 1,002) | ƒ 238 | + 322% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ƒ 200 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (ƒ 1,002) | ƒ 1,000 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (ƒ 250) | ƒ 407 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ƒ 18 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (ƒ 5.95) | ƒ 12 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 36% cheaper than in Netherlands Antilles | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ƒ 600 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ƒ 800 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (ƒ 135) | ƒ 300 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (ƒ 140) | ƒ 800 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 55% cheaper than in Netherlands Antilles | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (ƒ 10,017) | ƒ 24,000 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (ƒ 2.10) | ƒ 10 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (ƒ 43) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 9% cheaper than in Netherlands Antilles | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ƒ 25 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ƒ 20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (ƒ 50) | ƒ 75 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ƒ 12 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ƒ 9 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ƒ 7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ƒ 1.50 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ƒ 2.00 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (ƒ 18) | ƒ 15 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 16% more expensive than in Netherlands Antilles | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (ƒ 85) | ƒ 21 | + 305% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ƒ 36 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ƒ 50 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (ƒ 109) | ƒ 75 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (ƒ 14) | ƒ 30 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (ƒ 6) | ƒ 17 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (ƒ 10) | ƒ 8 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ƒ 1.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ƒ 80 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (ƒ 2.25) | ƒ 10 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 71 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01002
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Cost of living in Djibouti is about the same as in Netherlands Antilles
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