Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (9,868 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 3,494 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (2,779 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (822 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (1,547 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (701 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (2,737 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (1,289 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (355 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (2,216 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 504% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (6,843 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (467 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (234 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (552,148 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (257,851 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (350,481 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 1532% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (221,555 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (141,024 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (116,827 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 1427% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (9,868 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (311,592 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (53,990 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (7,569 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 316% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (13,686 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (23,365 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (29,943 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (31,003 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (7,009,622 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (453 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,326 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 151% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (1,168 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (5,841 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 227% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (11,683 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (3,505 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (2,337 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (4,673 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 282% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (2,337 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 287% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (3,505 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 562% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (2,337 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (11,683 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,345 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (35,048 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 256% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (2,337 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (3,505 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 488% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (2,337 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 303% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (42,058 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (35,048 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Franc (584 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 277 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria
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