Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 156% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (руб 1,636) | руб 407 | + 302% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,741 Franc (руб 674) | руб 265 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (руб 461) | руб 147 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (руб 136) | руб 67 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (руб 256) | руб 88 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (руб 116) | руб 147 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (руб 454) | руб 324 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (руб 214) | руб 98 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (руб 59) | руб 34 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (руб 367) | руб 64 | + 475% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (руб 1,134) | руб 591 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (руб 77) | руб 102 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (руб 39) | руб 32 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 105% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (руб 91,523) | руб 71,169 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (руб 42,741) | руб 39,385 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (руб 58,095) | руб 6,163 | + 843% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (руб 36,725) | руб 40,158 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (руб 23,376) | руб 24,350 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (руб 19,365) | руб 4,247 | + 356% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (руб 1,636) | руб 417 | + 292% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 118,043 Franc (руб 45,718) | руб 26,540 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (руб 8,949) | руб 6,255 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (руб 1,255) | руб 462 | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 628 | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (руб 2,269) | руб 5,495 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (руб 3,873) | руб 2,544 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (руб 4,963) | руб 5,941 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (руб 5,139) | руб 6,606 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (руб 1,161,901) | руб 1,358,270 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (руб 75) | руб 46 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,874 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 130% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (руб 194) | руб 449 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (руб 968) | руб 578 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (руб 1,937) | руб 1,374 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (руб 581) | руб 313 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (руб 387) | руб 167 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (руб 775) | руб 227 | + 242% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (руб 387) | руб 82 | + 372% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (руб 581) | руб 99 | + 484% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (руб 387) | руб 570 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (руб 1,937) | руб 1,511 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 597 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,681 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (руб 5,810) | руб 3,689 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (руб 387) | руб 394 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (руб 581) | руб 200 | + 190% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (руб 387) | руб 215 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (руб 6,971) | руб 31,375 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (руб 5,810) | руб 3,654 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Franc (руб 58) | руб 155 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,761 prices entered by 488 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 67% more expensive than in Russia
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