Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 419% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 419% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc (₨19,823) | ₨916 | + 2065% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 935 Franc (₨1,482) | ₨1,082 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (₨1,586) | ₨533 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 324 Franc (₨514) | ₨230 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 867 Franc (₨1,375) | ₨315 | + 336% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨165 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (₨7,929) | ₨836 | + 848% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 908 Franc (₨1,440) | ₨279 | + 417% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc (₨2,379) | ₨114 | + 1984% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (₨1,269) | ₨391 | + 224% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (₨4,757) | ₨2,569 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (₨317) | ₨216 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 386 Franc (₨613) | ₨144 | + 325% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 176% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨137,741 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨58,708 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (₨237,874) | ₨21,580 | + 1002% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc (₨297,284) | ₨79,067 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc (₨299,721) | ₨35,699 | + 740% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc (₨190,299) | ₨17,044 | + 1016% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,852 Franc (₨29,896) | ₨2,308 | + 1195% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc (₨243,026) | ₨58,431 | + 316% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (₨118,937) | ₨29,384 | + 305% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (₨11,894) | ₨1,281 | + 828% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨625 | - | |
| Clothes | + 403% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 403% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc (₨107,836) | ₨4,832 | + 2132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (₨7,929) | ₨9,004 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨13,089 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc (₨198,228) | ₨13,255 | + 1395% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,569,760 Franc (₨8,832,672) | ₨2,800,000 | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 100 Franc (₨159) | ₨272 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,030 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (₨793) | ₨230 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (₨3,965) | ₨838 | + 373% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,307 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (₨2,379) | ₨1,222 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (₨1,586) | ₨649 | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨3,172) | ₨557 | + 469% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨1,586) | ₨396 | + 300% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨217 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (₨1,903) | ₨495 | + 285% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Djibouti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (₨7,929) | ₨3,859 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,827 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨23,787) | ₨8,435 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (₨1,586) | ₨2,877 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (₨2,379) | ₨566 | + 320% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨1,586) | ₨979 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (₨31,717) | ₨5,226 | + 507% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨637 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 168% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 637 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 168% more expensive than in Pakistan
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