Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 323% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Djibouti is 323% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc (32,673 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 1158% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (19,604 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 504% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 1,758 ₦ | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 1,508 ₦ | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | 1,104 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,650 Franc (4,313 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 276% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (13,069 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 897% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc (4,705 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc (3,921 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | + 206% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,100 Franc (2,875 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 463% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (7,842 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 105% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,060 Franc (2,771 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 174% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 980 Franc (2,562 ₦) | 642 ₦ | + 299% | |
Housing | + 85% | |||
Housing in Djibouti is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (617,686 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (288,457 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (392,082 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 679% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc (490,005 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc (494,023 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc (313,665 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | + 255% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Franc (91,486 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | + 394% | |
40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc (400,574 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 230% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (196,041 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 248% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (19,604 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 205% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
Clothes | + 239% | |||
Clothes in Djibouti is 239% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc (177,744 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 2001% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 12,300 ₦ | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 28,695 ₦ | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc (326,735 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 1008% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Djibouti is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc (23,524,906 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 194% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 310 ₦ | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 22,353 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 162% | |||
Personal Care in Djibouti is 162% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (1,307 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 242% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (6,535 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 301% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (13,069 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (3,921 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (2,614 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 213% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (5,228 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 215% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (2,614 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 302% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (3,921 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 491% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (3,137 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 85% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Djibouti is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (13,069 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 6,169 ₦ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (39,208 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 130% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (2,614 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (3,921 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 265% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (2,614 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 423% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (47,050 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | - 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (39,208 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 519 ₦ | - | |
TOTAL | + 128% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.614
NGN
/
DJF
*
Cost of living in Djibouti is 128% more expensive than in Nigeria
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Angola is about the same as in Nigeria
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Andorra is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria