Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (9,054 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 2,466 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (2,550 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (754 ₦) | 691 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (1,420 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (643 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (2,512 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (1,183 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (325 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (2,033 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 362% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (6,279 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (429 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (214 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (506,607 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (236,584 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (321,573 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | + 597% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (203,281 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (129,393 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (107,191 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 405% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (9,054 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (285,891 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (49,537 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (6,945 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 332% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (12,558 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (21,438 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (27,473 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (28,446 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (6,431,465 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (416 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 14,469 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (1,072 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (5,360 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (10,719 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (3,216 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (2,144 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (4,288 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (2,144 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 387% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (3,216 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 531% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (2,144 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (10,719 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 4,450 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,051 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (32,157 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (2,144 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (3,216 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (2,144 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 437% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (38,589 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 35 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (32,157 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 541 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 577 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria
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