Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 514% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 514% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc (₨20,046) | ₨972 | + 1962% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (₨12,027) | ₨1,004 | + 1098% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨365 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨170 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨285 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,650 Franc (₨2,646) | ₨255 | + 938% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (₨8,018) | ₨1,139 | + 604% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc (₨2,887) | ₨290 | + 894% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc (₨2,405) | ₨117 | + 1956% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,100 Franc (₨1,764) | ₨549 | + 221% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (₨4,811) | ₨2,784 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,060 Franc (₨1,700) | ₨289 | + 489% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 980 Franc (₨1,572) | ₨191 | + 722% | |
| Housing | + 526% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 526% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (₨378,958) | ₨115,670 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (₨176,972) | ₨70,950 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (₨240,547) | ₨25,995 | + 825% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc (₨300,624) | ₨59,502 | + 405% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc (₨303,089) | ₨50,821 | + 496% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc (₨192,438) | ₨20,152 | + 855% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Franc (₨56,128) | ₨2,097 | + 2577% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc (₨245,757) | ₨71,636 | + 243% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (₨120,273) | ₨23,262 | + 417% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (₨12,027) | ₨1,718 | + 600% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,977 | - | |
| Clothes | + 268% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 268% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc (₨109,048) | ₨3,426 | + 3083% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨6,254 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨13,199 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc (₨200,456) | ₨8,569 | + 2239% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc (₨14,432,816) | ₨4,456,060 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨270 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,626 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 192% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (₨802) | ₨1,015 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (₨4,009) | ₨1,391 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨8,018) | ₨3,667 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (₨2,405) | ₨521 | + 361% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (₨1,604) | ₨922 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨3,207) | ₨736 | + 336% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨1,604) | ₨249 | + 544% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (₨2,405) | ₨242 | + 894% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (₨1,924) | ₨860 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (₨8,018) | ₨3,545 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨2,089 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨24,055) | ₨7,109 | + 238% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (₨1,604) | ₨880 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (₨2,405) | ₨669 | + 259% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨1,604) | ₨745 | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (₨28,866) | ₨119,622 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨24,055) | ₨3,764 | + 539% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨415 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 255% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,792 prices entered by 450 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 255% more expensive than in Pakistan
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