Ali Sabieh, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti · Population 71,230
▼ -25% vs Djibouti average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Fdj854 ($4.80) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Fdj3,418 ($19.20) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Fdj256 ($1.44) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Fdj19,366 ($109) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Fdj3,133 ($17.60) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Fdj8,259 ($46.40) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Fdj2,392 ($13.44) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Fdj2,392 ($13.44) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Fdj627 ($3.52) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Fdj34,799 ($196) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Fdj24,208 ($136) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Fdj72,624 ($408) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Ali Sabieh is Fdj71,200 ($400) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Fdj81,168 ($456) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Fdj105,518 ($593) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Fdj24,208 ($136)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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Ali Sabieh is one of the key cities in Djibouti. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Fdj81,168 ($456), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Fdj24,208 ($136) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Fdj187,341 ($1,052) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Fdj144,518 ($812) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Ali Sabieh is Fdj71,200 ($400). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Fdj105,518 ($593) per month.