How many tourists visit Djibouti each year?

Djibouti welcomes 63K international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Djibouti?

GDP per capita in Djibouti is $3.9k

What is the life expectancy in Djibouti?

Average life expectancy in Djibouti is 66.2 years

What is the population of Djibouti?

Djibouti has a population of 1.2M

Can you pay by card in Djibouti?

Paying in Djibouti: Mixed. Cards at hotels and major stores — cash often needed elsewhere

What is the emergency number in Djibouti?

Emergency number in Djibouti is 112 — police, ambulance and fire

How much does a coffee cost in Lake Assal?

Cappuccino price in Lake Assal, Djibouti is $3.64

How much does a beer cost in Lake Assal?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Lake Assal, Djibouti costs $6.80

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Lake Assal?

Budget restaurant lunch in Lake Assal, Djibouti costs $22.73

How much are weekly groceries in Lake Assal?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Lake Assal, Djibouti cost $25.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in Lake Assal?

Taxi or Uber per km in Lake Assal, Djibouti costs $0.60

How much does public transport cost in Lake Assal?

Single transit ticket in Lake Assal, Djibouti costs $1.00

What is the price of petrol in Lake Assal?

Petrol 95 per litre in Lake Assal, Djibouti is $2.00

How much does internet cost in Lake Assal?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Lake Assal, Djibouti costs $100.00/month

What is the average salary in Lake Assal?

Average monthly net salary in Lake Assal, Djibouti is $1,000

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Lake Assal

Triplandio Lake Assal guide covers 3 travel guides across 11 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 11 self-guided walking tours in Lake Assal with 39 POI, spanning 27.3 km in total. Get inspired by 4 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 3

Areas 11

Local food 4

Tours / POI 11 / 39

Day / Night 40° / 31°

Local Time 1:23

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City & Country Data Djibouti (Lake Assal)

Key travel data for Lake Assal — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Djibouti

Tourists ✈️ 63K/y

GDP/cap 💵 $3.9k

Life Exp ❤️ 66.2 yrs

Population 👥 1.2M

Payments 💳 Mixed

Emergency 🆘 112

💰 Prices in Lake Assal

Coffee ☕ $3.64

Beer 🍺 $6.80

Lunch 🍽️ $22.73

Groceries 🛒 $25.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $0.60

Transit 🚇 $1.00

Fuel ⛽ $2.00/l

Internet 📡 $100.00/m

Salary 💵 $1,000/m

Best time to visit Lake Assal (Djibouti)

Now (September) avg: 35°C, mostly dry, quiet, fewer crowds. Best months to walk: Sep & May.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 40°C / 31°C

Sunrise / Sunset 5:56 / 18:01

Local time 1:23

Sea Temp 31°C

Best Months

Sep & May

J Jan F Feb M Mar A Apr M May

J Jun J Jul A Aug S Sep

O Oct N Nov D Dec

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Temperature Average night-low temperature, month by month. Zero line marks freezing point.

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Traditional Local Food Lake Assal (Djibouti)

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Snack Vegan

Dukkun

DOOK-kun · Spiced Millet Cakes

Savory millet cakes enriched with local spices, a popular street snack around Lake Assal.

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Main course Meat

Hilib Ari

hee-LIB AH-ree · Spiced Goat Stew

A traditional spiced goat stew simmered with Djiboutian spices.

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Main course Fish & Seafood

Rahmad Daye

rah-mahd dah-yeh · Salt Crusted Fish

A local fish baked in a thick crust of Lake Assal salt.

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Dessert Vegetarian

Xalwo

HAL-wo · Lake Assal Halwa

A sweet and dense Djiboutian dessert made with honey and nuts.

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