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Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 106% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,000 Franc (руб 360) | руб 350 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,500 Franc (руб 540) | руб 261 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 138 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | руб 65 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | руб 83 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc (руб 126) | руб 141 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (руб 1,441) | руб 293 | + 391% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc (руб 180) | руб 95 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | руб 33 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc (руб 126) | руб 60 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (руб 2,161) | руб 521 | + 314% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | руб 97 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc (руб 288) | руб 30 | + 856% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 46% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc (руб 138,912) | руб 75,593 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | руб 39,597 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 6,187 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | руб 36,339 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | руб 23,768 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (руб 36,019) | руб 3,745 | + 862% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | руб 474 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (руб 36,019) | руб 26,670 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (руб 9,005) | руб 7,096 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 393 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc (руб 214) | руб 710 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,542 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,185 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Franc (руб 4,862) | руб 5,739 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc (руб 5,043) | руб 7,727 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc (руб 360,185) | руб 1,354,190 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc (руб 76) | руб 44 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc (руб 1,531) | руб 1,778 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 364 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 587 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (руб 1,801) | руб 1,188 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | руб 209 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 166 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 198 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 69 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 102 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc (руб 630) | руб 520 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc (руб 3,062) | руб 1,690 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 650 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,167 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc (руб 3,902) | руб 3,162 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc (руб 504) | руб 382 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (руб 216) | руб 180 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (руб 360) | руб 242 | + 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,464 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,379 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc (руб 81) | руб 140 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,769 prices entered by 837 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 32% more expensive than in Russia
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