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Monthly cost in Djibouti
Spending runs from DJF 11,200 a month in the poorest fifth to DJF 98,800 in the richest
Per person, whole country
DJF 30,700
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
DJF 11,200richest 20%
DJF 98,800
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Key facts
The cost of living in Djibouti in numbers
Typical spending takes 24% of the average wage
A typical person spends DJF 30,700 a month while the average take-home wage is DJF 127,000, so 76% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
The most expensive of its neighbours
Every neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs DJF 208,000 here against DJF 164,000 in Somalia, the closest on price.
The richest fifth spends 8.8× the poorest
Spending runs from DJF 11,200 a month in the poorest fifth to DJF 98,800 in the richest, which is #28 of 185 countries by that gap. A single national average hides a lot here.
How living costs in Djibouti compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Djibouti against other countries
More expensive than 64% of countries
Where Djibouti sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs DJF 178,000 at world-middle prices costs DJF 208,000 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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DJF 39,600
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Djibouti?
A typical person in Djibouti spends about DJF 30,700 a month — around DJF 369,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Djibouti?
By spending, Djibouti ranks #132 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about DJF 30,700 a month, the poorest 20% about DJF 11,200 and the richest 20% about DJF 98,800. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Djibouti in US dollars?
The cost of living in Djibouti is about $173 a month, or roughly $2,076 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Djibouti?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about DJF 11,200 a month per person, a typical one around DJF 30,700, and a comfortable life around DJF 44,800. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Djibouti enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about DJF 30,700 a month, while the average take-home pay in Djibouti is about DJF 127,000. For more on incomes, see salaries in Djibouti.
Is Djibouti an expensive country to live in?
No. Djibouti is more expensive than 29% of countries worldwide and ranks 14th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in Djibouti?
Djibouti uses the Djiboutian Franc (DJF). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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