Cost of living in Djibouti compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 156% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc ($70) | $19 | + 277% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc ($42) | $10 | + 322% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.78 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $1.08 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $4.96 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,650 Franc ($9) | $4.69 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc ($28) | $7 | + 309% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc ($10) | $4.68 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $2.52 | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,100 Franc ($6) | $3.05 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc ($17) | $16 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,060 Franc ($5.95) | $2.76 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 980 Franc ($5.50) | $3.00 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 16% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc ($1,327) | $2,844 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc ($620) | $2,149 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc ($842) | $222 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc ($1,053) | $1,889 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc ($1,061) | $1,445 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc ($674) | $150 | + 350% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Franc ($197) | $64 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc ($861) | $299 | + 188% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc ($421) | $137 | + 208% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc ($42) | $14 | + 212% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $31 | - | |
| Clothes | + 177% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 177% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc ($382) | $54 | + 610% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $93 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc ($702) | $119 | + 491% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 25% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc ($50,540) | $27,977 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $1.05 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc ($2.81) | $8 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc ($14) | $21 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc ($28) | $139 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $8 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc ($5.62) | $4.83 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc ($11) | $6 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($5.62) | $4.78 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $2.24 | + 277% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc ($7) | $27 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc ($28) | $55 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $28 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc ($84) | $89 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc ($5.62) | $14 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $5.19 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc ($5.62) | $6 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc ($101) | $563 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc ($84) | $55 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,927 prices entered by 2,817 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 45% more expensive than in United States
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