- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 122% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (5,106 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (2,757 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 Franc (1,634 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Franc (1,021 ₦) | 891 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (2,349 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (715 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (8,170 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | + 295% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (1,021 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 918 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (715 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (12,255 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 406% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 368 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (1,634 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 344% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (787,740 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 313,093 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 30,732 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 216,395 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 113,871 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (204,254 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 980% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 6,931 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (204,254 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (51,063 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,142 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (1,213 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,922 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 11,004 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (27,574 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (28,596 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (2,042,539 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (429 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (8,681 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,712 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,894 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (10,213 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,414 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,096 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,358 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 382 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 488 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (3,574 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (17,362 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,270 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (22,127 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (2,860 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (1,226 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (2,043 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 266% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,066 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,754 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (460 ₦) | 461 ₦ | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,415 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria
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