What budget for activities and outings Djibouti?
Life remains expensive in this country with a strong currency, where nothing is produced and everything is imported. Food and public transport are not too expensive, even though fares are much higher than in neighbouring countries. A meal in a restaurant in Djibouti City costs about 3,000 FDJ, and between 400 and 800 FDJ in a snack bar. For accommodation, if you want to avoid the low-end hotels in the capital, you will have to count an average of 80 € per person per night. Outside the city, for traditional camps or accommodation, you should count 40 € per person per day for full board. As for activities at sea or inland (diving, hiking, excursions, fishing), they are not within the reach of everyone. However, with a minimum of 4 people, if you opt for a trekking-discovery formula, for example, it is quite possible to do a ten-day tour for about 15,000 FDJ per person per day, all included (accommodation in traditional camps or bivouac, trekking, meals and transport in a 4x4 with a driver-guide), which is very reasonable.
Dryland and hiking enthusiasts will find plenty to do in Djibouti. Walking can be difficult, given the climate. But, well supervised, you will live an exceptional experience: discovery of areas inaccessible by vehicle, night under the stars. The 4x4 can complement or replace the walk. Sportsmen can even take part in the Grand Barra cross-country race (15 km) organised every year in December by the French army. Scuba diving enthusiasts can also have a great time. There are many diving sites in the Tadjourah Gulf, suitable for all levels and rich in various experiences. On the road to the airport, the Ambouli gardens are a nice place to walk around. This corner of greenery is a real blessing in an arid land. To discover preferably at the coolest hours. Finally, in the capital, we can only recommend the massages and yoga classes at the Villa Camille, or in another style, opt for a lazy day at the Kempinsky or Sheraton swimming pools
The clubs and discotheques around the rue d'Ethiopie are all more or less the same. They fill up especially on Thursday night, the day before the weekend. The entrances are free and the drinks are around 1 000 FDJ. To know: the Kempinski organizes about once a month a beach party on the beach
What budget to eat Djibouti?
Depending on the restaurant, prices can vary from 1,500 to 5,000 FDJ for a main course. Payment is usually in cash, but more and more establishments accept Visa and MasterCard.
What is the budget for accommodation Djibouti?
Djibouti's hotel facilities are improving, but neither the budget nor the boutique hotel lover will be satisfied. At the bottom of the scale, there are cheap hotels with no comfort. Then the prices climb very quickly. It's hard to find a decent room for less than €50. The most represented range is that of hotels at 80-120 €. Outside Djibouti City, the choice is very limited. Apart from a few modest establishments and three good addresses on the seaside towards Obock and Tadjourah, the camps are the main accommodation offer (100% authentic) outside the capital
Travel budget Djibouti and cost of living
Life is expensive in this strong-currency country, where nothing is produced and everything is imported. Prices are closer to those in Paris than in Addis Ababa or Nairobi. It is difficult to give a budget, as travellers often opt for the "all-inclusive" formula. Food and public transport are not too expensive, even if fares are considerably higher than in neighboring countries. Accommodation, on the other hand, is likely to put a dent in your budget, especially if you want to avoid the capital's lower-end hotels. Outside the city, for traditional camps or accommodation, you'll need to pay €40 per person per day for full board. Activities at sea or inland (diving, hiking, excursions, fishing) are not for everyone's pocket either. However, with a minimum of 4 people, if you opt for a trekking-discovery package, for example, it's quite possible to do a ten-day tour for around FDJ 15,000 (around €70) per person per day, all-inclusive (accommodation in traditional camps or bivouacs, trekking, meals and 4x4 transport with driver-guide), which is very reasonable.
