Living in Djibouti

Djibouti

Traditional coffee, marine life and markets
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Djibouti, the gateway to the Red Sea, is a city on the coastline of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. Known for its marine life, Djibouti is a dreamland for snorkelers and divers looking to explore the underwater world.

Out in town, you'll find markets perfect for bargaining, while the local cafes serve up cups of traditional coffee, an important part of the culture here.

The Good

  • 😋 Decent food options
  • 🍜 Streetfood
  • Coffee
  • ☀️ Warm weather
  • 🏝️ Nature & beaches
  • 🤿 Scuba diving
  • ⛱️ Great beach

The Bad

  • 👮 Not the safest
  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🚌 Limited public transport
  • 🥵 Very humid

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
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cheaper than Djibouti median
168th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • The average salary in Djibouti is
  • It's about 167% cheaper to live in Djibouti than it is London
  • You can expect to spend around $1,743.60 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

OK

Moderate crime rates and occasional political instability; exercise caution, especially in certain areas.

Internet speed

Poor

Download
21.7Mbps
Upload
6.7Mbps
Latency
47.2ms
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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is hot with temperatures around 33°

Average temperatures

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