- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 184% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 184% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (руб 940) | руб 357 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (руб 508) | руб 284 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 Franc (руб 301) | руб 134 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Franc (руб 188) | руб 64 | + 196% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (руб 432) | руб 81 | + 431% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (руб 132) | руб 146 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (руб 1,504) | руб 309 | + 387% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (руб 188) | руб 94 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | руб 35 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (руб 132) | руб 62 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (руб 2,256) | руб 530 | + 326% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | руб 94 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (руб 301) | руб 32 | + 852% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 51% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (руб 145,016) | руб 74,401 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | руб 39,896 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 6,144 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | руб 37,069 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | руб 24,805 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (руб 37,601) | руб 3,895 | + 865% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | руб 482 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (руб 37,601) | руб 26,462 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (руб 9,400) | руб 5,863 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 384 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (руб 223) | руб 523 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 4% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,275 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,110 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (руб 5,076) | руб 5,592 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (руб 5,264) | руб 7,318 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (руб 376,013) | руб 1,174,690 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (руб 79) | руб 43 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (руб 1,598) | руб 1,678 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 318 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 498 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (руб 1,880) | руб 1,232 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | руб 232 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 159 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 205 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 70 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 103 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (руб 658) | руб 529 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (руб 3,196) | руб 1,635 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 669 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 4,972 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (руб 4,073) | руб 3,313 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (руб 526) | руб 371 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (руб 226) | руб 176 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (руб 376) | руб 227 | + 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,742 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.78 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,075 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (руб 85) | руб 137 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,516 prices entered by 899 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 50% more expensive than in Russia
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