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Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,000 Franc (₨797) | ₨608 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,500 Franc (₨1,195) | ₨693 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨211 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨110 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨122 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (₨279) | ₨91 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (₨3,187) | ₨623 | + 412% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (₨398) | ₨156 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨43 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (₨279) | ₨296 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (₨4,781) | ₨2,933 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨122 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (₨637) | ₨60 | + 970% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (₨307,294) | ₨56,868 | + 440% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨36,753 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨45,635 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨30,254 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (₨79,679) | ₨6,742 | + 1082% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,627 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (₨79,679) | ₨38,859 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (₨19,920) | ₨12,077 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨506 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (₨473) | ₨1,155 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,545 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨4,152 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (₨10,757) | ₨6,696 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (₨11,155) | ₨5,847 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (₨796,787) | ₨2,240,060 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (₨167) | ₨95 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (₨3,386) | ₨2,465 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨239 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨823 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨3,984) | ₨2,206 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨498 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨262 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨331 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨155 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨99 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (₨1,394) | ₨502 | + 178% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (₨6,773) | ₨1,448 | + 368% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,122 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨4,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (₨8,632) | ₨3,327 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (₨1,116) | ₨649 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (₨478) | ₨395 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨797) | ₨546 | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨63,543 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,165 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (₨179) | ₨344 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,855 prices entered by 546 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan
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