Djibouti, Djibouti Cost of Living April 2010

Country Full Name: The Republic of Djibouti.

Location: Djibouti is in Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, between Eritrea and Somalia.

Country Climate: Desert; torrid, dry.

Country Terrain: Coastal plain and plateau separated by central mountains.

Major Languages: French, Arabic, Somali, Afar.

Major Religions: Islam.

Country Population: 0.784 million (2008 est.) 0.804 million (2009 est.).

Country Economy: The economy of Djibouti is based on service activities connected with the country's strategic location and status as a free trade zone in northeast Africa. Two-thirds of the inhabitants live in the capital city, the remainder being mostly nomadic herders. Scant rainfall limits crop production to fruits and vegetables, and most food must be imported.

Currency: Djibouti Franc (DJF).

Country Inflation: 12.0% (2008 est.) 5.5% (2009 est.).

City: The City of Djibouti is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Djibouti.

City Economy: The Djibouti-Addis Ababa Railway runs from the city to Addis Ababa, while it is also home to the Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport. Northwest of the city centre lies the city's port, used for international trade, for fishing, and by ferries to Obock and Tadjoura.
Cost of Living: Djibouti has an overall cost of living index which equates it with middle cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups. Djibouti is currently ranked 95 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 282 international locations.

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