- Cost of Living
- Djibouti
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Djibouti compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 27% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc ($14) | $14 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc ($8) | $8 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 Franc ($4.50) | $4.57 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Franc ($2.81) | $0.89 | + 215% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc ($6) | $3.17 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 Franc ($1.97) | $4.03 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc ($23) | $6 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 Franc ($2.81) | $3.34 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.59 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Franc ($1.97) | $3.34 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc ($34) | $15 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.93 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 800 Franc ($4.50) | $2.13 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 385,667 Franc ($2,170) | $2,035 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,568 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $177 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,564 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $1,120 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc ($563) | $122 | + 360% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $48 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc ($563) | $334 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc ($141) | $118 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 594 Franc ($3.34) | $22 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
| 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) | 13,500 Franc ($76) | $85 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,000 Franc ($79) | $114 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 Franc ($5,627) | $22,256 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 Franc ($1.18) | $0.77 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,250 Franc ($24) | $85 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc ($28) | $111 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.51 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.08 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.44 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.86 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,750 Franc ($10) | $20 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Franc ($48) | $44 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $173 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,833 Franc ($61) | $79 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,400 Franc ($8) | $12 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc ($3.38) | $4.86 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc ($5.63) | $5.86 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $54 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 225 Franc ($1.27) | $8 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,974 prices entered by 13,670 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00563
USD
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 9% cheaper than in United States
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