Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 260% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 260% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Djibouti | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc (руб 5,478) | руб 555 | + 887% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 935 Franc (руб 410) | руб 398 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (руб 438) | руб 226 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 324 Franc (руб 142) | руб 88 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 867 Franc (руб 380) | руб 139 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | руб 208 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (руб 2,191) | руб 428 | + 412% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 908 Franc (руб 398) | руб 131 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc (руб 657) | руб 69 | + 857% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (руб 351) | руб 86 | + 306% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (руб 1,315) | руб 695 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (руб 88) | руб 189 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 386 Franc (руб 169) | руб 48 | + 253% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 132% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Djibouti | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 105,099 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 58,650 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (руб 65,741) | руб 7,581 | + 767% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc (руб 82,160) | руб 53,709 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc (руб 82,834) | руб 33,196 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc (руб 52,593) | руб 5,605 | + 838% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,852 Franc (руб 8,262) | руб 612 | + 1250% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc (руб 67,165) | руб 20,501 | + 228% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (руб 32,871) | руб 7,224 | + 355% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (руб 3,287) | руб 548 | + 500% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 930 | - | |
| Clothes | + 182% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 182% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Djibouti | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc (руб 29,803) | руб 6,816 | + 337% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (руб 2,191) | руб 3,176 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,907 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc (руб 54,784) | руб 6,921 | + 692% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Djibouti | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,569,760 Franc (руб 2,441,081) | руб 2,626,260 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 100 Franc (руб 44) | руб 58 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,411 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 77% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Djibouti | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (руб 219) | руб 376 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (руб 1,096) | руб 486 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 2,115 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (руб 657) | руб 358 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (руб 438) | руб 217 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (руб 877) | руб 161 | + 444% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (руб 438) | руб 124 | + 254% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 140 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc (руб 526) | руб 567 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 43% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Djibouti | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (руб 2,191) | руб 1,593 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 680 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (руб 6,574) | руб 3,237 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (руб 438) | руб 473 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (руб 657) | руб 177 | + 272% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (руб 438) | руб 236 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 50,539 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (руб 8,765) | руб 3,349 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 197 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,699 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 105% more expensive than in Russia
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