Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 175% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 175% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (₨3,643) | ₨441 | + 726% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨682 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (₨1,026) | ₨269 | + 281% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (₨303) | ₨115 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (₨571) | ₨152 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (₨259) | ₨86 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (₨1,011) | ₨730 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (₨476) | ₨149 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (₨131) | ₨53 | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (₨818) | ₨304 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (₨2,526) | ₨1,613 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (₨173) | ₨130 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (₨86) | ₨81 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 188% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (₨203,841) | ₨68,178 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (₨95,193) | ₨38,848 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (₨129,390) | ₨11,046 | + 1071% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (₨81,793) | ₨53,451 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (₨52,063) | ₨33,101 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨43,130) | ₨9,791 | + 341% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (₨3,643) | ₨2,408 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (₨115,033) | ₨45,353 | + 154% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (₨19,932) | ₨22,152 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (₨2,794) | ₨767 | + 264% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨518 | - | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (₨5,053) | ₨3,232 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (₨8,626) | ₨5,463 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (₨11,054) | ₨9,871 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (₨11,445) | ₨6,396 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (₨2,587,795) | ₨2,677,660 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (₨167) | ₨106 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,392 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 213% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 213% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (₨431) | ₨250 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (₨2,156) | ₨778 | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨4,313) | ₨1,865 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (₨1,294) | ₨577 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (₨863) | ₨370 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨1,725) | ₨526 | + 228% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨863) | ₨185 | + 366% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (₨1,294) | ₨156 | + 728% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (₨863) | ₨515 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (₨4,313) | ₨2,013 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,512 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨12,939) | ₨3,842 | + 237% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (₨863) | ₨1,548 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (₨1,294) | ₨492 | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨863) | ₨444 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (₨15,527) | ₨75,858 | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨12,939) | ₨3,909 | + 231% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨282 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,486 prices entered by 418 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan
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