Cost of Living in Djibouti
Summary of cost of living in Djibouti:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,202.9$ (748,918.0Fdj), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,274.9$ (227,174.7Fdj), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Djibouti is, on average, 5.1% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Djibouti is, on average, 46.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,750.00 Fdj | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 14,500.00 Fdj | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 2,250.00 Fdj | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1,000.00 Fdj | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,500.00 Fdj | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 650.00 Fdj | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 337.50 Fdj | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 333.33 Fdj | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 450.00 Fdj | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1,496.86 Fdj | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 303.91 Fdj | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1,220.00 Fdj | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 772.70 Fdj | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1,467.73 Fdj | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 975.22 Fdj | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 302.40 Fdj | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 98.28 Fdj | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 226.80 Fdj | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 128.52 Fdj | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 98.28 Fdj | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 110.37 Fdj | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1,000.00 Fdj | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 100.00 Fdj | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 3,750.00 Fdj | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 418.28 Fdj | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 627.98 Fdj | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 482.38 Fdj | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 Fdj | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 3,789.23 Fdj | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 500.00 Fdj | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1,609.34 Fdj | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 5,000.00 Fdj | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 310.00 Fdj | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 6,022,881.00 Fdj | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 5,860,980.12 Fdj | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 92,727.27 Fdj | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 5,666.67 Fdj | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 10,500.00 Fdj | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 15,333.33 Fdj | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 4,250.00 Fdj | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 1,500.00 Fdj | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 59,705.06 Fdj | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 1,566,694.30 Fdj | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 7,500.00 Fdj | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 3,500.00 Fdj | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 22,000.00 Fdj | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 10,000.00 Fdj | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 255,000.00 Fdj | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 85,000.00 Fdj | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 176,666.67 Fdj | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 264,609.78 Fdj | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 208,715.46 Fdj | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 101,214.35 Fdj | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 505,477.78 Fdj | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.60 | |
Prices in Djibouti
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Last update: 30 April 2025
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Last update: 30 April 2025
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