Cost of living in Djibouti compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,223 Franc ($24) | $14 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,741 Franc ($10) | $8 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,189 Franc ($7) | $4.31 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Franc ($1.98) | $0.88 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 662 Franc ($3.73) | $3.01 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Franc ($1.69) | $4.07 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,172 Franc ($7) | $6 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Franc ($3.10) | $3.39 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Franc ($0.85) | $1.74 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 948 Franc ($5.34) | $3.21 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,929 Franc ($16) | $15 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc ($1.13) | $1.91 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Franc ($0.56) | $2.07 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,310 Franc ($1,330) | $2,233 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 110,356 Franc ($621) | $1,604 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc ($844) | $178 | + 373% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,822 Franc ($534) | $1,609 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,356 Franc ($340) | $1,140 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc ($281) | $117 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,223 Franc ($24) | $48 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 118,043 Franc ($664) | $301 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,107 Franc ($130) | $120 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,239 Franc ($18) | $11 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,858 Franc ($33) | $49 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc ($56) | $44 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,815 Franc ($72) | $87 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,269 Franc ($75) | $114 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 4% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 Franc ($16,880) | $22,996 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 194 Franc ($1.09) | $0.77 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $80 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc ($2.81) | $7 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc ($14) | $20 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc ($28) | $110 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $7 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc ($5.63) | $3.50 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc ($11) | $5.05 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($5.63) | $3.54 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $1.85 | + 357% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc ($5.63) | $22 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc ($28) | $45 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $221 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc ($84) | $75 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc ($5.63) | $12 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $4.80 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc ($5.63) | $5.81 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Franc ($101) | $405 | - 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc ($84) | $53 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 Franc ($0.84) | $8 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50,680 prices entered by 6,441 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 6% cheaper than in United States
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