Cost of living in Djibouti compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Djibouti is 55% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,500 Franc ($70) | $22 | + 226% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 935 Franc ($5.25) | $12 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc ($5.61) | $5.93 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 324 Franc ($1.82) | $1.09 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 867 Franc ($4.87) | $5.62 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.83 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc ($28) | $8 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 908 Franc ($5.10) | $4.23 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $2.30 | + 266% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc ($4.49) | $3.70 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc ($17) | $18 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Franc ($1.12) | $2.94 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 386 Franc ($2.17) | $3.01 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Djibouti is 22% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $3,070 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $2,361 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc ($842) | $237 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 187,463 Franc ($1,052) | $2,218 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,000 Franc ($1,061) | $1,628 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 Franc ($674) | $168 | + 301% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,852 Franc ($106) | $62 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,249 Franc ($860) | $251 | + 242% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc ($421) | $150 | + 180% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc ($42) | $15 | + 181% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $34 | - | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in Djibouti is 183% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 68,000 Franc ($382) | $58 | + 555% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc ($28) | $49 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $106 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Franc ($702) | $141 | + 397% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Djibouti is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,569,760 Franc ($31,267) | $30,916 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 100 Franc ($0.56) | $0.93 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $85 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Djibouti is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc ($2.81) | $10 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc ($14) | $24 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $167 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $10 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc ($5.61) | $5.29 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc ($11) | $7 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($5.61) | $5.05 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.37 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,200 Franc ($7) | $31 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Djibouti is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Djibouti | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc ($28) | $61 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $31 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc ($84) | $104 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Franc ($5.61) | $15 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc ($8) | $6 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc ($5.61) | $8 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $464 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc ($112) | $70 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $11 | - | |
| 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 15,792 prices entered by 1,800 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Djibouti is 21% more expensive than in United States
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