Cost of living in Djibouti

Summary of cost of living in Djibouti

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 804,597 Franc
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 345,489 Franc
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Djibouti
Current as of Mar 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 4,053 Franc
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 1,845 Franc
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 965 Franc
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 351 Franc
12 eggs, large 972 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 321 Franc
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 2,621 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 529 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 307 Franc
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 647 Franc
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 4,257 Franc
2 liters of coca-cola 284 Franc
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 485 Franc
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 218,361 Franc
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 160,218 Franc
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 78,391 Franc
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 176,314 Franc
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 84,586 Franc
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 66,432 Franc
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 13,685 Franc
40” flat screen tv 142,642 Franc
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 47,079 Franc
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 3,813 Franc
Hourly rate for cleaning help 1,000 Franc
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 15,074 Franc
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 7,837 Franc
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 12,812 Franc
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 30,382 Franc
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 5,507,380 Franc
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 387 Franc
Monthly ticket public transport 7,779 Franc
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 6,881 Franc
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 1,210 Franc
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 2,225 Franc
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 7,357 Franc
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 1,500 Franc
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 769 Franc
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 1,230 Franc
4 rolls of toilet paper 1,000 Franc
Tube of toothpaste 790 Franc
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 1,533 Franc
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 8,143 Franc
2 tickets to the movies -
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 11,368 Franc
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 2,153 Franc
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 714 Franc
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 900 Franc
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 18,000 Franc
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 40 Franc
1 month of gym membership in business district 17,129 Franc
1 package of marlboro cigarettes -
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 35 prices entered by 6 different people.
Latest price update: March 25, 2023

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