Capital city, Djibouti
Cost of living in Djibouti City
How much a month costs in Djibouti City
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,410–2,530 (Fdj250,000–450,000).
Prices in Djibouti City
Typical 2026 ranges in DJF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | DJF | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Fdj100,000–260,000 | $563–1,460 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Fdj60,000–130,000 | $338–731 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Fdj12,000–30,000 | $68–169 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Fdj600–1,500 | $3.4–8.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Fdj3,000–7,000 | $17–39 |
| Cappuccino | Fdj400–900 | $2.3–5.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Fdj600–1,500 | $3.4–8.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Fdj50–100 | $0.28–0.56 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Fdj500–1,500 | $2.8–8.4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | Fdj8,000–20,000 | $45–113 |
Value for money: 14/100
A value score of 14/100 means Djibouti City gives more quality of life per dollar than 13% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 42/100.
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Djibouti City?
About $506–788 on a lean budget, $1,410–2,530 for a comfortable month and $3,380–5,630 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Djibouti City?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Fdj100,000–260,000 ($563–1,460) a month in the center and Fdj60,000–130,000 ($338–731) outside it.
How much does food cost in Djibouti City?
A local meal is Fdj600–1,500 ($3.4–8.4); a mid-range restaurant is Fdj3,000–7,000 ($17–39) per person.
Is Djibouti expensive?
Prices in Djibouti are about 46% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.