Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 420% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 420% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Djibouti | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc (руб 5,557) | руб 487 | + 1041% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (руб 3,334) | руб 379 | + 779% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 201 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | руб 84 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | руб 118 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,650 Franc (руб 733) | руб 190 | + 287% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (руб 2,223) | руб 426 | + 422% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc (руб 800) | руб 112 | + 614% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc (руб 667) | руб 52 | + 1194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,100 Franc (руб 489) | руб 79 | + 520% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (руб 1,334) | руб 711 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,060 Franc (руб 471) | руб 148 | + 217% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 980 Franc (руб 436) | руб 44 | + 882% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 230% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Djibouti | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (руб 105,045) | руб 90,494 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (руб 49,056) | руб 54,002 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (руб 66,678) | руб 9,245 | + 621% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc (руб 83,331) | руб 48,038 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc (руб 84,014) | руб 28,570 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc (руб 53,343) | руб 6,072 | + 778% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Franc (руб 15,558) | руб 495 | + 3042% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc (руб 68,122) | руб 24,768 | + 175% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (руб 33,339) | руб 10,100 | + 230% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (руб 3,334) | руб 620 | + 438% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,017 | - | |
| Clothes | + 168% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 168% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Djibouti | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc (руб 30,227) | руб 5,515 | + 448% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,584 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,733 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc (руб 55,565) | руб 8,383 | + 563% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Djibouti | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc (руб 4,000,690) | руб 2,157,330 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 51 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,228 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 94% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Djibouti | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (руб 222) | руб 511 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (руб 1,111) | руб 624 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (руб 2,223) | руб 1,862 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (руб 667) | руб 363 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (руб 445) | руб 259 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (руб 889) | руб 285 | + 212% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (руб 445) | руб 111 | + 302% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (руб 667) | руб 154 | + 334% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (руб 533) | руб 809 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Djibouti | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (руб 2,223) | руб 1,766 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 709 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,058 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (руб 6,668) | руб 3,997 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (руб 445) | руб 459 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (руб 667) | руб 216 | + 208% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (руб 445) | руб 276 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (руб 8,001) | руб 69,954 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.99 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (руб 6,668) | руб 4,374 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 207 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,320 prices entered by 533 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.44452
RUB
/
DJF
Cost of living in Djibouti is 156% more expensive than in Russia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 22% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 109% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 72% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Russia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Russia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 69% more expensive than in Russia