Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 376% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 376% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc (108,310 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 1648% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 935 Franc (8,098 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (8,665 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 324 Franc (2,809 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 867 Franc (7,511 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 1,495 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (43,324 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 630% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 908 Franc (7,869 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc (12,997 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 376% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (6,932 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 568% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (25,994 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (1,733 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 386 Franc (3,347 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 131% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 2,222,680 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 1,328,290 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (1,299,721 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 745% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc (1,624,331 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc (1,637,649 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc (1,039,777 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | + 332% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,852 Franc (163,346 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 470% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc (1,327,873 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (649,861 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 414% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (64,986 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 2863% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 793% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 793% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc (589,207 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 3361% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (43,324 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 45,968 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc (1,083,101 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 2066% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,569,760 Franc (48,260,911 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 865% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 100 Franc (866 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 34,491 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 149% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (4,332 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (21,662 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,619 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (12,997 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 191% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (8,665 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 395% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (17,330 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 352% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (8,665 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 1,338 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (10,398 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Djibouti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (43,324 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 11,069 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (129,972 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (8,665 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (12,997 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 290% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (8,665 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 510% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (173,296 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 407% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,500 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 163% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 324 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2025.
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 163% more expensive than in Nigeria
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