Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 227% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 227% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (₨3,887) | ₨577 | + 574% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,741 Franc (₨1,602) | ₨658 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (₨1,094) | ₨249 | + 340% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (₨324) | ₨108 | + 199% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (₨609) | ₨120 | + 406% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (₨276) | ₨96 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (₨1,078) | ₨526 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (₨508) | ₨176 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (₨140) | ₨44 | + 215% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (₨873) | ₨344 | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (₨2,695) | ₨1,632 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (₨184) | ₨126 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (₨92) | ₨57 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 241% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 241% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (₨217,468) | ₨60,758 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (₨101,557) | ₨35,785 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (₨138,040) | ₨9,753 | + 1315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (₨87,262) | ₨53,937 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (₨55,544) | ₨30,998 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨46,013) | ₨7,631 | + 503% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (₨3,887) | ₨2,510 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 118,043 Franc (₨108,631) | ₨40,341 | + 169% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (₨21,264) | ₨12,473 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (₨2,981) | ₨609 | + 390% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨649 | - | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (₨5,391) | ₨2,518 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (₨9,203) | ₨3,757 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (₨11,793) | ₨6,430 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (₨12,211) | ₨5,127 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (₨2,760,804) | ₨2,319,940 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (₨178) | ₨115 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,310 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 309% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 309% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (₨460) | ₨235 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (₨2,301) | ₨426 | + 440% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨4,601) | ₨1,378 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (₨1,380) | ₨435 | + 217% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (₨920) | ₨332 | + 177% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨1,841) | ₨311 | + 493% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨920) | ₨207 | + 344% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (₨1,380) | ₨138 | + 902% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (₨920) | ₨434 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (₨4,601) | ₨1,566 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,256 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨13,804) | ₨3,673 | + 276% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (₨920) | ₨792 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (₨1,380) | ₨348 | + 297% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨920) | ₨516 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (₨16,565) | ₨50,116 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨13,804) | ₨4,335 | + 218% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Franc (₨138) | ₨215 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,976 prices entered by 467 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan
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