Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Russia
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Djibouti is 82% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Djibouti | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (руб 1,557) | руб 473 | + 229% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | руб 310 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (руб 438) | руб 179 | + 146% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (руб 130) | руб 79 | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (руб 244) | руб 116 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (руб 111) | руб 214 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (руб 432) | руб 415 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (руб 203) | руб 116 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (руб 56) | руб 61 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (руб 349) | руб 69 | + 407% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (руб 1,079) | руб 650 | + 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (руб 74) | руб 131 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (руб 37) | руб 38 | - 3% | |
Housing | + 84% | |||
Housing in Djibouti is 84% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Djibouti | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (руб 87,099) | руб 58,740 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (руб 40,675) | руб 41,557 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (руб 55,287) | руб 8,086 | + 584% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (руб 34,949) | руб 36,863 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (руб 22,246) | руб 27,195 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (руб 18,429) | руб 5,533 | + 233% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (руб 1,557) | руб 488 | + 219% | |
40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (руб 49,152) | руб 28,032 | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (руб 8,517) | руб 8,369 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (руб 1,194) | руб 508 | + 135% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 795 | - | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Djibouti is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Djibouti | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (руб 2,159) | руб 5,389 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (руб 3,686) | руб 3,367 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (руб 4,723) | руб 6,468 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (руб 4,891) | руб 7,167 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Djibouti is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Djibouti | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (руб 1,105,734) | руб 2,037,620 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (руб 71) | руб 50 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,711 | - | |
Personal Care | + 100% | |||
Personal Care in Djibouti is 100% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Djibouti | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (руб 184) | руб 453 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (руб 921) | руб 457 | + 102% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (руб 1,843) | руб 1,321 | + 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (руб 553) | руб 311 | + 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (руб 369) | руб 215 | + 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (руб 737) | руб 255 | + 189% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (руб 369) | руб 99 | + 271% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (руб 553) | руб 124 | + 348% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (руб 369) | руб 585 | - 37% | |
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 1,843) | руб 1,591 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 553 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 4,679 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (руб 5,529) | руб 4,412 | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (руб 369) | руб 375 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (руб 553) | руб 187 | + 196% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (руб 369) | руб 239 | + 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (руб 6,634) | руб 48,343 | - 86% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 3.27 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (руб 5,529) | руб 2,826 | + 96% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Franc (руб 92) | руб 175 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 37% more expensive than in Russia
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