Cost of living in Djibouti compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc ($24) | $17 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $9 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc ($7) | $5.07 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc ($1.98) | $0.99 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc ($3.73) | $3.33 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc ($1.69) | $4.43 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc ($3.10) | $3.93 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc ($0.85) | $1.92 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc ($5.34) | $3.30 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc ($16) | $16 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc ($1.13) | $2.26 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc ($0.56) | $2.47 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc ($1,330) | $2,508 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc ($621) | $1,960 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc ($844) | $206 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc ($534) | $1,774 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc ($340) | $1,342 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc ($281) | $139 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc ($24) | $56 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,356 Franc ($750) | $300 | + 150% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc ($130) | $135 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc ($18) | $12 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $27 | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc ($33) | $51 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc ($56) | $46 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc ($72) | $92 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc ($75) | $120 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc ($16,880) | $25,474 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc ($1.09) | $1.06 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $77 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc ($2.81) | $7 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc ($14) | $19 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc ($28) | $125 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $7 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc ($5.63) | $4.17 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc ($11) | $5.50 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($5.63) | $4.18 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $2.05 | + 312% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc ($5.63) | $25 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc ($28) | $49 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $27 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc ($84) | $83 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc ($5.63) | $13 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $5.19 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc ($5.63) | $6 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc ($101) | $499 | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc ($84) | $53 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Franc ($1.41) | $9 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,146 prices entered by 2,614 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 21% cheaper than in United States
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