Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 215% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 215% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (₨4,585) | ₨520 | + 781% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨735 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (₨1,291) | ₨215 | + 501% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (₨382) | ₨118 | + 224% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (₨719) | ₨171 | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (₨326) | ₨102 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (₨1,272) | ₨658 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (₨599) | ₨191 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (₨165) | ₨49 | + 238% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (₨1,029) | ₨220 | + 368% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (₨3,180) | ₨2,141 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (₨217) | ₨173 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (₨109) | ₨75 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 233% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 233% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (₨256,561) | ₨62,047 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (₨119,813) | ₨41,741 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (₨162,854) | ₨12,734 | + 1179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (₨102,948) | ₨51,003 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (₨65,528) | ₨40,597 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨54,285) | ₨10,342 | + 425% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (₨4,585) | ₨2,215 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (₨144,784) | ₨48,051 | + 201% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (₨25,087) | ₨18,356 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (₨3,517) | ₨851 | + 313% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨804 | - | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (₨6,360) | ₨3,685 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (₨10,857) | ₨7,400 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (₨13,913) | ₨17,451 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (₨14,406) | ₨9,264 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 11% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (₨3,257,090) | ₨5,127,630 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (₨211) | ₨146 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,605 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 208% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 208% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (₨543) | ₨237 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (₨2,714) | ₨572 | + 375% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨5,428) | ₨1,768 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (₨1,629) | ₨1,267 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (₨1,086) | ₨575 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨2,171) | ₨371 | + 486% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨1,086) | ₨352 | + 208% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (₨1,629) | ₨116 | + 1300% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (₨1,086) | ₨681 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (₨5,428) | ₨1,553 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,186 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,403 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨16,285) | ₨4,127 | + 295% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (₨1,086) | ₨356 | + 205% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (₨1,629) | ₨461 | + 253% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨1,086) | ₨513 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (₨19,543) | ₨68,038 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨16,285) | ₨3,768 | + 332% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Franc (₨271) | ₨249 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 886 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 109% more expensive than in Pakistan
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