- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 204% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 204% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (₨1,967) | ₨559 | + 252% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (₨1,062) | ₨610 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 Franc (₨630) | ₨222 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Franc (₨393) | ₨108 | + 263% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (₨905) | ₨121 | + 647% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (₨275) | ₨80 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (₨3,148) | ₨439 | + 617% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (₨393) | ₨154 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨40 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (₨275) | ₨293 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (₨4,722) | ₨2,141 | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨117 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (₨630) | ₨56 | + 1031% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (₨303,519) | ₨57,192 | + 431% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨36,148 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨8,238 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨44,615 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨25,516 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (₨78,700) | ₨6,795 | + 1058% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,646 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (₨78,700) | ₨39,967 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (₨19,675) | ₨11,006 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨499 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (₨467) | ₨939 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,600 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨4,026 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (₨10,624) | ₨6,156 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (₨11,018) | ₨5,351 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (₨786,996) | ₨1,833,160 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (₨165) | ₨90 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (₨3,345) | ₨2,481 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨652 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨3,935) | ₨2,133 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨444 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨340 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨142 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨109 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (₨1,377) | ₨637 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (₨6,689) | ₨1,494 | + 348% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,128 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (₨8,526) | ₨3,101 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (₨1,102) | ₨526 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (₨472) | ₨392 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨787) | ₨548 | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨54,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,025 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (₨177) | ₨185 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,383 prices entered by 543 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan
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