Djibouti city travel budget

Djibouti city: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Djibouti city

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Djibouti city for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 112 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2535* (451808 DJF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 151 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 4305* (767312 DJF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 198 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 68 per person
  • $ 53 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 6894* (1228878 DJF)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Djibouti city compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Djibouti city in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Djibouti city in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Djibouti city by expense type

Restaurant budget in Djibouti city

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Djibouti city is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 10/person
($ 4.4 to $ 15)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 43/person
($ 34 to $ 46)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 8.9 to $ 12)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.2 for 500ml
($ 3.4 to $ 8.3)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
( $ 2.3)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.4 to $ 2.8)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 2.8)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Djibouti city

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Djibouti city is 15% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 144/night
($ 144 to $ 388)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 122/night
($ 101 to $ 150)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 179/night
($ 126 to $ 248)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 223/night
($ 176 to $ 269)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 377/night
($ 368 to $ 388)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 509
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 144/month
($ 144 to $ 388)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 293/month
($ 132 to $ 550)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 302/month
($ 242 to $ 375)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 99/month
($ 83 to $ 127)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 523/month
($ 326 to $ 718)

170% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 195

Supermarket food budget in Djibouti city

On average, the price of supermarket food in Djibouti city is 26% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 3.6/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 5.5)

241% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 5.7/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 9.2)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 3.7)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 6.5/12 eggs
($ 5 to $ 8)

75% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 25/kg
($ 22 to $ 29)

101% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 4.4)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Djibouti city

On average, the price of transport in Djibouti city is 43% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 4.4/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 8.3)

78% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.8/km
($ 2.8 to $ 5.5)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.8
($ 2.8 to $ 2.8)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 46/24hrs
($ 42 to $ 50)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Djibouti city

On average, budget for leisure activities in Djibouti city is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 8.3 to $ 20)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 20/hr
( $ 20)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Djibouti city

On average, shopping budget in Djibouti city is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.1/pack
( $ 1.1)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 34
($ 29 to $ 40)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 24
($ 20 to $ 29)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Djibouti city
London → Djibouti city
London → Djibouti city
$ 920
(fair price: $ 779)
Montreal → Djibouti city
Montreal → Djibouti city
Montreal → Djibouti city
$ 1644
(fair price: $ 1350)
Manchester → Djibouti city
Manchester → Djibouti city
Manchester → Djibouti city
$ 1004
(fair price: $ 847)
New York City → Djibouti city
New York City → Djibouti city
New York City → Djibouti city
$ 1400
(fair price: $ 1239)

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About this information on the cost of living in Djibouti city

The information about the cost of living in Djibouti city shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Djibouti city was updated on 25-03-2024.

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