Cost of living in Djibouti compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 149% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc (руб 1,765) | руб 399 | + 342% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | руб 284 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc (руб 497) | руб 143 | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc (руб 147) | руб 65 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc (руб 277) | руб 88 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc (руб 125) | руб 129 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc (руб 490) | руб 345 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc (руб 231) | руб 108 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc (руб 63) | руб 35 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc (руб 396) | руб 66 | + 498% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc (руб 1,224) | руб 583 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc (руб 84) | руб 109 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc (руб 42) | руб 28 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 132% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc (руб 98,744) | руб 68,166 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc (руб 46,113) | руб 37,974 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (руб 62,679) | руб 6,392 | + 881% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc (руб 39,622) | руб 31,618 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc (руб 25,220) | руб 22,018 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (руб 20,893) | руб 4,038 | + 417% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc (руб 1,765) | руб 448 | + 294% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc (руб 55,724) | руб 24,813 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc (руб 9,655) | руб 6,723 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc (руб 1,354) | руб 416 | + 225% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 926 | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc (руб 2,448) | руб 4,661 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (руб 4,179) | руб 2,580 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc (руб 5,355) | руб 5,596 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc (руб 5,544) | руб 6,714 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc (руб 1,253,579) | руб 1,237,120 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc (руб 81) | руб 47 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,548 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 149% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (руб 209) | руб 476 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (руб 1,045) | руб 504 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (руб 2,089) | руб 1,289 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc (руб 627) | руб 311 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (руб 418) | руб 183 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (руб 836) | руб 206 | + 306% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (руб 418) | руб 77 | + 440% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (руб 627) | руб 97 | + 543% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (руб 418) | руб 580 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (руб 2,089) | руб 1,480 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 574 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,826 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (руб 6,268) | руб 3,401 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc (руб 418) | руб 387 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (руб 627) | руб 168 | + 274% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (руб 418) | руб 221 | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc (руб 7,521) | руб 38,001 | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (руб 6,268) | руб 3,491 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 160 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,626 prices entered by 704 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 74% more expensive than in Russia
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