Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 132% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (9,208 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 395% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,741 Franc (3,796 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (2,593 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (767 ₦) | 749 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (1,444 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (654 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (2,554 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (1,203 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (331 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (2,067 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 537% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (6,386 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (436 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (218 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (515,247 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (240,619 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (327,058 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 1523% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (206,748 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (131,600 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (109,019 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 909% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (9,208 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 118,043 Franc (257,379 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 314% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (50,382 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (7,063 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 607% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (12,772 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (21,804 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (27,941 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (28,931 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (6,541,155 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (423 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 13,522 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 184% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 184% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (1,090 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (5,451 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (10,902 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (3,271 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 191% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (2,180 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (4,361 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 369% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (2,180 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 601% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (3,271 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 725% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (2,180 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (10,902 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,670 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,334 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (32,706 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (2,180 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (3,271 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (2,180 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 496% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (39,247 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 20 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (32,706 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Franc (327 ₦) | 454 ₦ | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,041 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria
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