Cost of living in M'Sila is 19% lower than in Djibouti City (without rent).
Rent in M'Sila is 51% cheaper than in Djibouti City.
Cost of living including rent in M'Sila is 33% lower than in Djibouti City.
Food in M'Sila is 12% cheaper than in Djibouti City.
Transport in M'Sila is 73% cheaper than in Djibouti City.
| M'Sila | Djibouti City | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| M'Sila | Djibouti City | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.86 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.9 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.72 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.37 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.52 $ | 0.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.12 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.44 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 7.16 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.3 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.06 $ | 7.22 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.29 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.41 $ | 7.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.65 $ | 2.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.15 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.32 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.81 $ | 7.35 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.8 $ | 20.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.79 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.59 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.05 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.58 $ | 1.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
14.2 $ | 41.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.8 $ | 63.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.5 $ | 25.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 77.3 $ | 171 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 60.6 $ | 340 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 134 $ | 243 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 246 $ | 511 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 418 $ | 1,458 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 622 $ | 900 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 170 $ | 435 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.24 % | 11.84 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.02 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Haircut | 2.45 $ | 4.74 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75 $ | 67.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.4 $ | 34 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 95.8 $ | 141 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,588 $ | 4,213 $ |