Djibouti vs Yemen

In Djibouti, the minimum wage is Fdj35,000/mo ($196.94 USD). In Yemen, it is ﷼21,000/mo ($88.07 USD). Djibouti has the higher rate by 124% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Yemen may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

The average gross salary in Djibouti is Fdj120,000/mo ($675.22 USD), compared to ﷼85,000/mo ($356.45 USD) in Yemen. In USD terms, workers in Djibouti earn approximately 89% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Djibouti and Yemen is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Djibouti earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Yemen.

Yemen has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Djibouti. Workers in Djibouti work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Djibouti working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.